Isaac Olson

As the owner of Deseret Spa Services, I managed sales, HR, accounting, and operations while providing recurring hot tub cleaning services to 75+ clients. The business operated on a recurring revenue model with a 76% gross margin, and I hired and managed two employees during its growth. I sold the company in May 2025.

Contributed directly in the underwriting, due diligence, and closing process for 3 value-add, multifamily acquisitions valued at $150m+ while collaborating with senior acquisition team members. Modeled 115+ multifamily properties in Excel across 20 states representing $6b+ in potential deal volume allowing for selective and careful investment recommendations. Built a cash flow analysis model for 20+ owned properties representing $1.4b, developed in Excel from scratch comparing present cash flows to historical and projected values to aid with asset management.

PREF is a student-centered real estate investment fund. At PREF, I have underwritten 10+ deals in multifamily, development, and value-added projects. I've pitched to a fund of 20+ individuals.

While at the University Growth Fund I research and evaluate financials, management, market trends, valuations and competitive landscape of early, growth and late-stage investment opportunities with check sizes $250k-$1m. I create investment memos and CIMs for 11+ companies in SaaS, digital marketing, enterprise software, consulting, dental and cosmetic industries. I have prepared 10+ proforma financial models incorporating strategic M&A and constructed valuation analyses to assess financial health and growth potential. I've designed sensitivity analyses under varying economic forecasts.

As a SEED intern in Ghana, I taught business classes to individuals and groups to enable them to overcome poverty sustainably through education. I taught basic business skills to individuals and groups ranging from one person to over 150 people, enabling them to make better decisions for their businesses. Through this experience, I gained a deep understanding of global economics and the challenges faced by businesses in emerging markets. As a full-time business consultant, I gave strategic guidance to nurture client's growth and influence the local economy. This internship developed valuable leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

As an intern at Old Main Ventures, a venture capital firm based out of Utah State University, I communicated with 15+ founders and venture professionals in consumer products, SaaS, and information tech industries to source and evaluate Seed and early-stage deals in UT and CA. Collaborating with other interns, I projected future returns to determine the potential worth of investments. Conducted due diligence on 10+ Seed and Series A investments, including DCF valuation and management analysis. I met with entrepreneurs throughout the Western United States to learn about their businesses and assess their investment potential.

As a Sales Development Representative at Rural Power and Light, I played a critical role in driving revenue growth by setting appointments for our solar closer. Through my efforts, I generated over half a million dollars in revenue. With a deep understanding of our solar products and services, I communicated closely with potential customers to identify their energy needs and provide tailored solutions to meet their goals. My aptitude for building strong relationships and communicating the value of our offerings drove revenue and led to the company's overall growth.