Nima Hakimi

About Nima Hakimi

I’m a business student and barista trainer who spends days on a high-volume Starbucks floor and nights building models and valuations.I’m pursuing a B.A. in Business Administration at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business (GPA 3.86, expected graduation December 2027) and hold the FMVA certification. In a recent investing and financial modeling externship with investor Yinan Zhao, I analyzed SEC filings, built three-statement, DCF, and comps models, and drafted investment memos—including a MaxLinear valuation with a detailed EBITDA bridge and upside/downside cases.At Allin Partners, I worked across sales and finance. As a Financial Analyst, I built models and investor materials for international Seed–Series A companies and interfaced directly with 12+ founders. Before that, I served as the sales representative, including being the sole sales rep for six months, generating 300+ qualified leads, contributing to ~2× revenue growth, and automating CRM workflows with Python/Zapier that reduced manual tasks by ~40%.At Starbucks, I work in a high-traffic store as a barista trainer. I help keep bar flow efficient during peak hours, and maintain a ~20% upsell rate on food and seasonal items. It’s constant prioritization, communication, and execution under time pressure—very similar to an analyst seat, just with more espresso shots.I’m targeting roles in investment banking, valuation, and private equity for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027—places where I can apply modeling, structured thinking, and client-facing skills to support live deals and capital allocation.If you work in IB, PE, or corporate finance and are open to sharing how you broke in or what you look for in interns, I’d really value the chance to connect.

Experience

1. Investment Associate

   Maverick Partnership

   Jan 2026 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• Islamic Azad University, Science And Research Branch

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Cellular and Molecular Biology

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA