Adam Edwards
Salinas
Summary
Driven business and economics student with hands-on entrepreneurial experience, and a growing expertise in financial markets. Combines practical business operations knowledge from running a successful watch-making startup with self-directed financial market analysis, and investment strategies. Demonstrates strong analytical skills through paper trading, market research, and data-driven decision-making. Excels in fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to adapt quickly, manage multiple projects, and deliver consistent results. Seeking to leverage transferable skills in business development, financial analysis, and market research to contribute value to a dynamic organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Entrepreneur and Watch Maker
ACE Watches
08.2024 - Current
- Established successful startup by researching market opportunities, creating comprehensive business plan, and securing initial funding
- Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by consistently delivering high-quality handcrafted timepieces
- Conducted ongoing market research to identify emerging opportunities and stay ahead of
luxury goods industry trends - Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring timely payment of liabilities while strategically
investing surplus funds for growth - Implemented comprehensive quality control measures throughout production and repair
processes - Maintained optimal workshop efficiency through regular inventory management and
supply chain coordination
Research Team Intern
IEQ Capital
San Francisco
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Participated in 15+ meetings with prospective investment managers across private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and public markets, and produced detailed call notes to support internal evaluation and discussion.
- Supported the investment pipeline, which deployed over $1B during my internship period, by preparing weekly meeting agendas, organizing discussion topics, managing follow-ups, and assisting senior team members with IC materials and deliverables.
- Managed data for over 500 prospective investments by accurately logging and updating opportunities in the firm’s internal tracking system, and applied a new investment classification schema for client-facing and internal use for over 7,000 investments.
- Assisted the investment team with project-based and cross-functional tasks, including data pulls, comparative fund research, and pipeline clean-ups, to support ongoing initiatives and improve team efficiency.
- Performed initial fund diligence, navigating data rooms, pitch decks, 8-K’s, 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, and one-pagers to compare metrics and evaluate investment opportunities.
Paid Intern
Fourtané (Patek Philippe/Rolex Boutique)
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally
- Participated in regular progress meetings with supervisors, sharing insights from daily tasks and offering suggestions for improvements
- Observed and learned the process of selling high-end, luxury items
- Compiled and coordinated materials necessary for routine business transactions
- Adapted to changing assignments and varying workloads
Real Estate Intern
Mahoney & Associates Commercial Real Estate
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Supported senior agents with market research
- Assisted in finding suitable properties by arranging and conducting property tours
- Contributed to a positive work environment through punctuality, professionalism, and enthusiasm in learning new skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Economics
Westmont College
Montecito, CA05-2028
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Brand building
- Attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Customer service
- Relationship-building
- Strategic thinker
- Financial analysis
- Data management
- Research
Hobbies and Interests
- Stock Market Analysis & Investment Strategy
- Collector of watches
- Enjoys philosophy, poker, and chess
References
Are available upon request
Timeline
Research Team Intern
IEQ Capital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Paid Intern
Fourtané (Patek Philippe/Rolex Boutique)
05.2025 - 08.2025
Business Entrepreneur and Watch Maker
ACE Watches
08.2024 - Current
Real Estate Intern
Mahoney & Associates Commercial Real Estate
12.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Economics
Westmont College