Grace Bekas

- Conducted comprehensive research on the policy influence landscape regarding community impact within North America, uncovering critical insights to inform strategic decision-making. - Strategically identified and shortlisted 8 policy influencers driving significant advancements in community impact across North America, based on their contributions and influence. - Executed in-depth secondary research to compile essential data on identified policy influencers, including contact information, key contributions, and their overall impact on community impact, facilitating targeted engagement strategies. - Completed multiple projects autonomously within an asynchronous four-week program by managing time effectively.

- Conducted startup analysis by researching metrics, industry data, and business models, supporting HP Tech Ventures' investment decisions as measured by product differentiation strategies. - Recommended high-potential startups for further due diligence based on evaluations of their market positioning, team strength, and business models, resulting in improved investment targeting. - Effectively communicated complex findings by presenting data using visualization techniques, including charts and graphs, improving decision-making and stakeholder understanding.