samir sakran

-Sourced and evaluated 500+ early/pre-seed stage startups across accelerator programs, personally working with ~50 high potential startups. -Helped lead the scouting phase for the highest-volume cohort in programs history (~20% more applications than the prior batch) while lifting application to submission conversion by 25%+. -Built and automated the sourcing pipeline using Apollo and self-written outreach scripts, cutting manual scouting time and improving lead quality at scale. -Collaborated cross-functio

-Developing foundational knowledge in quantitative trading and financial markets. -Learning to design, backtest, and evaluate systematic trading strategies.

Leading the acquisition and management of corporate partnerships for TUM Business Game Heilbronn, an international student-led case competition. Secured new sponsorships, expanded the partner network, and strengthened long-term relationships with industry leaders. Successfully negotiated tailored agreements and enhanced sponsor engagement, increasing the event’s visibility and value for all stakeholders.

- Spearheaded the official registration and launch of 10+ student organizations, enhancing campus engagement. - Managed an annual budget, evaluating funding requests and optimizing resource allocation for 15+ active clubs.