Hello Everyone,
I am Angela Eliacy, an international student from Afghanistan. I am currently a rising junior majoring in Economics and Politics. This summer, I have the opportunity to work as an intern with Edulab Capital Partners (ECP), a Boston-based, early-stage venture capital fund that invests in learning technology companies. ECP’s portfolio includes companies across the US, Canada, and South East Asia. My journey with ECP began in January 2023 when I was selected as one of the five Venture Capital Fellows. During the fellowship program, which lasted one semester, we had weekly meetings with the ECP team to discuss various topics related to investment and venture capital.
Through my fellowship with ECP, I secured this summer internship, which is generously funded by the Whitman Internship Grant. A typical day at ECP starts with a 7 am team meeting, during which we discuss our focus areas for the day and share any relevant news. I am fortunate to be part of the weekly company meetings and calls, which have provided me with valuable insights into the daily workings of a venture capital company. Moreover, these experiences have improved my communication skills and critical thinking, both of which are essential when sourcing companies and meeting with startups.
Throughout the summer, I have been involved in various projects. I assisted in organizing the 2023 LatinX Summit in El Paso by gathering contact information from dozens of universities, colleges, and schools and sending them invitations. Additionally, I contributed to designing brochures and brainstormed panel questions. After the summit, I worked on a comprehensive report evaluating the event’s achievements and providing suggestions for future summits.
Apart from other smaller projects, I have been focused on researching EdTech in a specific country. This research involves gathering information about key stakeholders in the country and government initiatives related to education and their implications for investors. This project has honed my ability to critically analyze and synthesize information, enabling me to provide valuable insights to ECP. I am excited to deliver the final presentation at the end of my internship.
I was also featured in the ECP monthly newsletter where I got the opportunity to write about my experiences studying in different countries and can be accessed through this link if anyone was interested.
My keen interest in research and market analysis during both my fellowship and internship with ECP has fueled my curiosity in consulting and business analysis. I aspire to pursue these fields in the future.