Samuel Canales

Experience

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  KSCU 103.3 FM

  Jan 2023 - now

  Radio Sports Commentator

  - Broadcast Games on the student radio station KSCU on 103.3fm and the KSCU website- We mainly broadcast soccer, basketball, and baseball.

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  Kappa Sigma Fraternity Sigma-Omega Chapter

  May 2023 - now

  Housing Chair

  Worked to find housing for all members of the fraternity including:- Created a database including members' housing needs (rent, roommate preferences, etc.), landlords and their contact information, houses available in the Santa Clara area and relevant information for each (price, size, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, use, and location)- Negotiated rent with landlords- Assigned members to houses for the 2024-2025 school year and assisted with signing leases on homes to live in for the 2024-2025 school year Show less

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  Catherines Farm to Table

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Busser / Food Runner

  Worked in both the front and back of the house to create a positive dining experience for guests including:- Front of house: Brought food from the kitchen to serve customers, cleaned tables after guests left and reset them, ensured availability of ice, clean dishes, glasses, and silverware for wait staff, and maintained an orderly bus station- Back of house: Expedited food and made deserts

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  Extern

  Feb 2024 - Mar 2024

  Ignite XL Remote AI-Powered VC Deal Sourcing Externship

  3-Week Venture Capital Externship at IgniteXL VenturesAs part of a selective 3-week externship, I gained hands-on exposure to the investment process at IgniteXL Ventures, a global pre-seed and seed-stage venture firm that invests in tech-enabled companies in the future of wellness space, with a focus on female and diverse founding teams.Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments:- Performed in-depth research and analysis on one portfolio startup, creating a comprehensive 3-page investment summary outlining the company's opportunity, business model, competitive landscape, and investment thesis.- Conducted rigorous due diligence on additional startup opportunities submitted by my peers, evaluating them against IgniteXL's investment criteria. Made recommendations on which startups were worth IgniteXL's consideration.- Presented my final investment summary and a 3-minute video pitch to the IgniteXL team, showcasing my ability to identify, assess, and effectively communicate the merits of a promising early-stage venture. Show less

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  Venture Shares

  Feb 2024 - now

  Corporate Development Associate Intern

  - Led pre-seed fundraising efforts as primary contact with VCs, angels, and other investors- Developed financial models and refined investor pitch and business plans- Conducted market research and analysis to support strategic decisions.

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  Liberty City Ventures

  Apr 2024 - now

  Incoming Venture Capital Summer Analyst

  4-week intensive internship program focused on blockchain technology and venture capital investing- Will gain hands-on experience conducting market research, company analysis, and supporting investmentprojects across industries like sports, gaming, digital avatars, and supply chain- Will participate in weekly seminars led by the senior investment team exploring blockchain use cases andapplications- Will work collaboratively on case studies analyzing real-world blockchain company strategies and initiatives- Will attend a speaker series featuring founders from leading blockchain/web3 companies including SoulMachines, Zigazoo, Disco, and TinyTap Show less