Jon Kraemer
Long Beach
Summary
Harvard undergraduate with experience supporting aerospace and defense M&A transactions and conducting strategic industry research. Background in financial modeling, market analysis, and evaluating defense technology ecosystems. Interested in autonomous systems, defense innovation, and strategic growth within emerging technology companies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
KAL Capital Markets
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported middle-market aerospace and defense M&A transactions ($25M–$250M enterprise value). ·
- Contributed to 5 valuation models, 6 Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs), 3 management presentations, and 4 deal workbooks used in live transactions and client pitches.
- Conducted industry and buyer research using Salesforce and DACIS to identify family-owned businesses and private equity acquisition targets.
- Researched Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace and defense suppliers, mapping company technologies to defense platforms to support CIM development and buyer analysis.
- Contributed to 10 live deals including two completed transactions totaling approximately $180M in enterprise value.
Growth Consultant
Morton Street
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Worked on early growth team for a LinkedIn automation startup targeting founders and senior executives.
- Executed outbound acquisition campaigns, qualified high-intent prospects, and personalized messaging by role and company context.
- Achieved a 50% close rate while testing outreach strategies to improve demo conversion and early go-to-market performance.
Strategy Associate
The Preferred Recruit
02.2025 - Current
- Developed recruiting strategies for 14 student-athletes targeting elite universities and advised athletes and families on recruiting timelines, financial considerations, and outreach sequencing.
- All 14 athletes secured offers from target universities through strategic outreach and positioning.
Real Estate Intern
West Coast Realty Services Inc.
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted market analysis, site evaluation, and lease planning supporting two commercial real estate transactions.
- Assisted in asset positioning and development strategy
Education
Associate of Science - History And Economics
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Long Beach, CA06-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Excel
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Salesforce
- DACIS
- Koyfin
Timeline
Growth Consultant
Morton Street
08.2025 - 11.2025
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
KAL Capital Markets
06.2025 - 08.2025
Strategy Associate
The Preferred Recruit
02.2025 - Current
Real Estate Intern
West Coast Realty Services Inc.
06.2024 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - History And Economics
Harvard University
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Leadership
Associate Director - Harvard Model United Nations
December 2025 - Present
- Led a 100+ delegate committee during a four-day international conference hosting 3,000+ participants from universities worldwide.
- Directed negotiations on global linguistic diversity policy and cultural preservation within international governance frameworks.
- Oversaw formal policy drafting, parliamentary procedure, and consensus building among delegates representing multiple national perspectives.