Hayden Perkins

ChatGPT Lab Member @ OpenAI

About

I am currently a Student-Athlete at the University of California, Berkeley, where I am majoring in Economics and Data Science. Outside of the classroom, I am a member of the Varsity Rugby team. I enjoy learning more about people from all walks of life and look forward to connecting to discuss all things sports, finance, or both!

Country

United States

City

San Francisco Bay Area

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Financial Modeling, Valuation, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Finance, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Product Testing, Business Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Event Management, Public Speaking, Cross-functional Coordination, Agile Methodologies, Project Management Training, Scrum, Goal Setting, Communication, Marketing, Time Management

Experience

ChatGPT Lab Member

OpenAI

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Berkeley, California, United States

-Selected from a nationwide applicant pool to join a 50-person cohort in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Lab for an intensive program exploring the future of AI in higher education. -Partner directly with OpenAI to test and provide feedback on advanced features, including Thinking Models, Deep Research, and GPT Connectors. -Spearhead research and prompt development focused on the application of AI in college athletics, building systems for elite time management, performance tracking, and dynamic scheduling. -Host peer-led events and workshops at UC Berkeley to source emergent AI use cases, leveraging public speaking and community-building skills to bridge the gap between student realities and OpenAI's product roadmap.

Founder & Head of Operations

Next Day Knives

2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Marin County, CA

-Built a profitable knife sharpening business from scratch, serving local restaurants and private clients -Handled all branding, marketing, logistics, and client outreach -Delivered consistent quality and fast turnaround times -Leveraged word-of-mouth and social media to grow business and revenue

Intern

Goldman Sachs

2026-4 - 2026-5 · 2 mos

Participant in the 2026 possibilities series

MAP Skills Challenge Fellow ’26

Make A Play Foundation

2026-3 - 2026-4 · 2 mos

Remote

Selected through MAP, the premier professional development league for NCAA athletes, to compete in a 3-week Regular Season focused on behavioral interview preparation, including 10+ hours of structured mock interviews simulating Superday recruiting intensity. Top performers are expected to advance to the Playoffs (technical interview preparation), completing investment banking coursework and collaborating in a team case competition to develop and present a cloud software roll-up M&A strategy to Morgan Stanley on June 8.

MAP Formula 1 Fellow ’26

Make A Play Foundation

2025-12 - 2026-2 · 3 mos

Remote

Selected to participate in an exclusive fellowship for high-achieving college athletes, competing in weekly mock interviews and collaborating with a team of 5 to build an acquisition thesis for Bank of America’s Healthcare Coverage Group, evaluating synergies, valuation drivers, and deal rationale.

Head Coach & Referee

Next Level Sports

2021-12 - 2025-3 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Mill Valley, California, United States

-Coached youth flag football teams aged 6-13 in a competitive, skills-based environment -Developed weekly practice plans and game strategies -Taught fundamentals of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship -Built positive relationships with players and parents while serving as a mentor