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UCLA junior exploring careers in startups and venture

I test roles and learn by doing, most recently via an HP Tech Ventures externship in deal sourcing and startup analysis.

About me

I test roles and learn by doing, most recently via an HP Tech Ventures externship in deal sourcing and startup analysis.

I am Gladys Kwong, a junior at UCLA pursuing a bachelor’s degree. I have some work experience and I am exploring different career paths. I completed the HP Tech Ventures deal sourcing and startup analysis externship to learn how venture teams evaluate startups.

Externships

HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

HP Tech Ventures

Experience

Founding Growth & Marketing Lead

Campus Arena · Oct 2026 – Present

Brand Ambassador & Content Creator

Freelance · Summer 2026

Public Relations Representative

UCLA International Student Center · Jan 2026 – Jun 2026

Marketing Representative

PakopiBah HQ · Dec 2023 – Dec 2025

Marketing Coordinator

USAPPS (Non-Profit) · Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

Education

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Bachelor of Arts, Southeast Asian Studies; Minor in Public Affairs · Class of 2027

Santa Monica College

Dean's List

Skills

Deal sourcingStartup analysisMarket researchDue diligence basicsProject-based learning