Kevin Yang
Currently pursuing an MBA at Stanford. In previous life, founded a web start-up, advised pharma/biotech companies, and studied Physics at Harvard. Passionate about bridging technology and business.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Industries: | Biotech, Cleantech, Nanotech |
| Location: | Stanford, CA |
| Groups: | E-Challenge Competition 2009, Social e-challenge Competition 2009 [inactive], [INACTIVE] BASES E-Challenge 2010 |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding experts, Finding mentors, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | Harvard University, Stanford Business School |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | NanoDimension |
| Position: | Summer Associate |
| Time period: | June 2009 - August 2009 |
| Description: | NanoDimension is a venture capital firm supporting top entrepreneurial teams to build nanotech companies with the potential to become world leaders in their field. |
| Employer: | Dean & Company, Vienna, VA |
| Position: | Management Consulting Analyst |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2008 |
| Description: | Strategic Thinking / Analysis
• Developed distribution strategies for a top five global pharmaceutical company expected to generate $1 billion in incremental profits over ten years • Built global forecasts of the influenza vaccine market to prioritize client pipeline projects • Contributed to the official strategic vision of a $2 billion specialty pharmaceutical client by articulating a customer-focused business model • Conducted due diligence on 20+ potential acquisition targets and made go/no-go recommendations • Authored two white papers on how emerging biotechnology will impact the pharmaceutical industry Leadership / Team Building • Developed junior analysts through formal training sessions and reviews as well as informal mentoring • Led recruiting efforts at Harvard University—firm presentations, career fairs, and offer conversions • Moderated regular firm-wide analyst/associate cohort meetings and worked with management to implement on-time reviews and proactive staffing |
| Employer: | Blackrock Financial Management, New York, NY |
| Position: | Portfolio Management Intern |
| Time period: | December 2004 - November 2005 |
| Description: | • Coordinated due diligence of a $2 billion commercial mortgage-backed securities investment
• Investigated novel methods of macro hedging credit risks for real estate investments |
| Employer: | Project Unitas, Cambridge, MA |
| Position: | Founding Partner and Project Coordinator |
| Time period: | December 2003 - November 2004 |
| Description: | Web-based collaboration network and tool suite for academic research labs
• Managed workflow for each functional team to successfully complete a prototype in three months • Led the front-end design team in developing an aesthetically-pleasing and user-friendly interface |
| Employer: | Merck Research Laboratories, Rahway, NJ |
| Position: | Applied Math and Computer Science Intern |
| Time period: | December 2002 - November 2003 |
| Description: | • Designed and implemented novel algorithms for automated high-throughput drug discovery screening |
EDUCATION
| University: | Stanford Business School |
| Time period: | 2008 - 2010 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | Harvard University |
| Time period: | 2001 - 2006 |
| Degree: | Physics, BA |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Tutoring, cooking, basketball, poker, being a fast food connoisseur (burgers in particular) |
| Clubs: | Stanford Graduate School of Business
• Active member: Energy, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Capital Clubs • Co-organizer of the Energy 101 speaker series |
Kevin's Startups (1)
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Verde AquaSolutions
Verde AquaSolutions seeks to provide a low-cost, environmentally-friendly solution to the global water crisis