Jim Zhang

Business Analytics student at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, passionate about data-driven decision-making.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

About

Experience

  • Venture Capital Analyst at CitySide Ventures
    May 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Improved the firm’s AI-based startup evaluation system, boosting accuracy and processing efficiency - Led due diligence on potential investments, assessing financials, team strength, and product-market fit - Conducted market research to identify trends and evaluate competitive positioning

  • Student Consultant at Little Caesars Pizza
    Jan 2026 - Apr 2026 · 4 mos

    - Developed an end-to-end logistics intelligence platform modeling Little Caesars’ national distribution network - Digitized physical logistics entities (DCs, routes, stores) into a structured operational data model - Created executive dashboards translating routing system outputs into actionable, interactive insights

  • Investment and Financial Strategist at ASTN
    Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 · 7 mos

    - Supported financial modeling and growth strategy development, including revenue projections, to strengthen ASTN's fundraising efforts and investment narrative. - Identified and engaged potential investors through targeted outreach, prepared investment materials, scheduled meetings, and maintained consistent communication with stakeholders.

  • Asset Management Summer Analyst at ZheShang Securities Co. Ltd.
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    - Supported fund managers in optimizing equity funds by conducting performance benchmarking and organizing industry data. - Assisted in investor communications and coordinated insights on peer product performance. - Evaluated growth equity opportunities through commercial and financial due diligence. - Conducted management team interviews and contributed to investment memos for direct investment assessments.

  • Private Equity Spring Analyst at Northern Purchase, LLC
    May 2023 - Aug 2023 · 4 mos

    - Identified and screened potential acquisition targets - Performed industry research to identify key growth opportunities