Introduction - Undergraduate, Entrepreneur, Investment Banking Analyst

[williel]

Hi Young Entrepreneurs,

My name is Will Lavallee and I am studying Finance at the University of Northern British Columbia. This past summer I interned at a New York based boutique investment bank, which provides financing and strategic advisory services to Fortune 500 corporations and private equity funds. During the internship I participated in leveraged buyout, merger and acquisition transactions in the healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and mining sectors as an investment banking analyst. I also conducted valuation analysis and provided equity research for a client at a hedge fund. Through this experience I developed a practical skill set and furthered my understanding of corporate strategy, development, and finance. I am presently contracted as a proprietary trader (increasing my net worth/developing a track record as an investor) and freelancing at another investment bank which services middle market corporations and private equity funds (background in corporate advisory probably will be beneficial - developing a great network through this experience). Over the next few months I hope to find a position as a commercial real estate broker while continuing to prop trade and freelance as an analyst. Going forward I would like to pursue a career as an entrepreneur in the real estate industry. Exactly what I become involved with is partly, "up in the air," although I am extremely interested in real estate investment and development. I have joined youngentrepreneur.com to find mentors who can share past experiences and collaborate on new ideas I put forward over the next few years. I am able to reciprocate with a valuable understanding of corporate strategy, development, and finance.

All the best,

Will Lavallee