Barnabas Eppel

About Barnabas Eppel

Junior at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business studying Business Administration with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Alternative Investments. I am focused on strategy, business development, and leadership roles where ownership, execution, and judgment matter.I bring experience across business development, alternative finance, and early-stage venture work, with hands-on exposure to deal evaluation, client engagement, and revenue-driven decision-making. I have worked directly with founders, operators, and business owners to understand how financial decisions impact real operations and growth.Alongside academics, I compete as a Division I water polo athlete at Fordham, where our team has reached the NCAA Semifinals in back-to-back seasons. Competing at a high level has shaped how I operate under pressure, manage time, communicate clearly, and contribute within team-driven environments.I am actively involved in entrepreneurship at Fordham through the Fordham Foundry, where I am developing a venture concept, participating in pitch competitions, and building an execution-focused mindset. One of my startup ideas was selected for semester-long development, where I owned market research, financial modeling, and go-to-market strategy.I am bilingual in English and Hungarian and bring an international perspective shaped by competing and working across the U.S. and Europe.Seeking strategy, leadership development, business development, and operations internships for Summer 2026 (NYC). Open to connecting with founders, operators, and teams working on high-impact business problems.

Experience

1. Athlete

   Los Angeles Athletic Club

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Fordham Gabelli School of Business

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Concentration in Entrepreneurship & Alternative Investments