Alla Jezmir
MBA , Harvard Business School and MPA, Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Will be joining Calvert Foundation as Principal of the Green Portfolio.
| Headline: | Startup Member |
| Skills: | English, Languages, Russian |
| Location: | Washington DC |
| Groups: | Global Social Venture Competition 2011, Global Social Venture Competition GSVC 2012, Ignite Clean Energy (ICE), [INACTIVE] Global Social Venture Competition 2009-10, [INACTIVE] Global Social Venture Competition: Columbia 2010 |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Harvard Business School, Washington University, Saint Louis |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Calvert Foundation |
| Position: | Principal, Green Portfolio |
| Time period: | August 2009 - Present |
| Employer: | Jefferies & Company, Boston, MA |
| Position: | Summer Associate, CleanTech Group, Investment Banking |
| Time period: | May 2008 - July 2008 |
| Description: | • Developed comprehensive presentation for advancing CleanTech investment. Reported directly to Vice Chairman, a CleanTech advocate in the US and internationally.
• Led buy-side advisories for $1.5 billion energy technology company and $200 million demand response company: drafted M&A pitches and prepared detailed M&A model and merger analysis • Conducted financial, business and accounting due diligence on hybrid electric vehicle manufacturer • Performed DCF valuations, trading comparables and transaction precedent analysis and developed presentations • Prepared positioning and investment highlights for clients seeking private placements and pre-IPO converts |
| Employer: | Fabindia Overseas Private Ltd., New Delhi, India |
| Position: | Special Projects, Managing Director’s Office |
| Time period: | May 2007 - July 2008 |
| Description: | Assisted rapidly expanding Indian apparel and home products retailer with overhaul of supply chain, introduction of new IT infrastructure & 300% store portfolio expansion.
• Drafted detailed business plans and financial projections for three Fabindia-backed supplier subsidiaries. • Developed store operation protocols and audit guide for national distribution across ten regions. |
| Employer: | Technoserve Inc., Nairobi, Kenya and Mbabane, Swaziland |
| Position: | Entrepreneurship Director; Marketing Analyst |
| Time period: | December 2004 - November 2006 |
| Description: | TechnoServe provides strategy consulting and capital raising services to entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Entrepreneurship Director. Managed budget of $600,000 and team of three. Led program design and managed partnership development, fundraising, public relations, and evaluation. Deployed significant capital to six entrepreneurs. Marketing Analyst • Created and took on role for TechnoServe’s Africa Division responsible for regional marketing strategy and advancing TechnoServe’s presence across 7 African countries. • Organized horticulture competitiveness conference for 100+ industry stakeholders. Finalized strategic plan for Kenya’s horticulture industry and presented recommendations on export opportunities at conference. |
| Employer: | Reingold, Inc., Washington, DC |
| Position: | Communications and Strategy Consultant |
| Time period: | December 2002 - November 2005 |
| Description: | Advised diverse clients on strategy, fundraising and marketing.
• Fundraising & Strategy: Raised $300,000 in grant proceeds for launch of evening program at daycare center serving children of homeless parents. Facilitated fund-generating cause-related partnerships with private sector for NGO that provides reconstructive surgery to children with facial deformities in developing countries. • Business Development: Led Reingold team in winning multi-year, $1.2 million client contract. • Public Awareness/Branding: Developed outreach strategy to bolster statewide volunteer recruitment for Maryland nonprofit. Campaign expanded volunteer base by 15% a year. • Market Research: Managed Dept. of Education study on feasibility of using partners and celebrity spokespeople to increase participation in national testing. Oversaw interviews, focus groups, and preparation of reports. |
| Employer: | Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs, St. Louis, MO |
| Position: | Participant |
| Time period: | December 2001 - November 2003 |
| Description: | Selected from pool of 800 national applicants. Participated in consulting projects across public and private sectors. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Harvard Business School |
| Time period: | 2006 - 2009 |
| Degree: | Joint degree recipient: MBA, Harvard Business School and MPA Harvard Kennedy School of Government |
| University: | Washington University, Saint Louis |
| Time period: | 1997 - 2002 |
| Degree: | Business Administration, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Enjoy hiking, rock climbing, writing, politics, and psychology. Avid traveler. |
| Clubs: | Harvard Business School: Co-chair of KSG Social Enterprise Club. Elected Student Advisory Board Member for Harvard Center for Public Leadership. Alumni Director of Entrepreneurship Club. Member of Energy, VCPE, and Business & Environment clubs. |
| Memberships: | Volunteer: National Student Partnerships and two Congressional races. Contributor: Africa Policy Journal. |
Alla's Startups (3)
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Egg-tech
EGG-tech links low-income consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa to power producers by setting up a network of “charge & swap” service stations where we swap empty batteries for fully charged ones.
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EGG-tech
EGG-tech enables low-income customers in Sub-Saharan Africa to improve their quality of life by developing a convenient, safe, and affordable energy infrastructure.
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EGG-energy
EGG-energy links low-income consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa to power producers by setting up a network of “charge & swap” service stations where we swap empty batteries for fully charged ones.
Alla's Contacts (3)
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Blandine Antoine
MIT doctoral student with strong interest in energy and development. Co-founder of a non-profit dedicated to educating lay-people and primary school students on energy and climate change issues. Co-wrote a popularization book on energy technology
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Rhonda Jordan
BSc and MSc in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, currently pursuing PhD at MIT.
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