Z. Joseph Pollock
I'm an aspiring venture capitalist, currently working at Anthos Capital helping connect start-up businesses in the tech. industry with financial resources.
In my free time time, you can catch me strength training in the gym, playing my ukulele, or fine-tuning my motorcycle.
About me
I am a computer nerd with an entrepreneurial spirit, a knack for cyber security, and a drive toward portfolio management. Born in a small town in Kentucky, I moved to Utah when I was 18 to begin my higher education at Utah State University where I completed a dual Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering and Economics.
Outside of work, I am an avid motorcyclist, hardware developer, and software hobbyist. I discovered my passion for investing during my undergraduate where I became the lead stock investor in my Investment course resulting in a $300,000 capital gain. I dream of being involved in the booming tech industry either through my own business or through assisting start-ups in funding their ambitions.
- Location:Logan, Utah, USA
- Age:23
- Nationality:American / Irish / French
- Interests:Motorcycles, Ukulele, Freemasonry
- Study:Utah State Univesity
- Employment:Anthos Capital, Merrill-Cazier Library
Education
Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering
- * Minor in Mathematics
- * Dean's List
Bachelors of Science in Economics
- * Investment Banking Club
- * Finance & Economics Club
- * Koch Scholar's Program
Work
Venture Capital Scout
- * Analyze over 300 prospective investment opportunities with an emphasis in start-ups in the technology industry
- * Connect with over 600 members in discussing and providing feedback to potential Venture Clients
Night Supervisor
- * Hired, trained, and managed over a dozen student workers while acting as primary staff member during evening hours
- * Assisted clients with library research services, and additional needs
- * Implemented new safety protocol with university police
Co-Founder
- * Developed a general contracting company specializing in residential projects, which produced a lucrative profit within the first 30 days
- * Led all aspects of business operations, including sales/marketing, project management, budgeting, and investor opportunities until the business sold
Senior Insurance Specialist
- * Estimated Replacement Cost Value of over 200 properties averaging in value of $80,000
- * Communicated with insurance companies to negotiate coverage of replacement for property damages
Crew Trainer
- * Trained incoming employees on policies and procedures for cooking, uniform care, and financial services
- * Evaluated client satisfaction through surveys, administering new methods, and increasing client satisfaction such as streamlining the error resolution process by prioritizing client grievances over current orders
- * Improved stores ranking from 8th to 2nd out of 13 stores, after 2 months in role
Farm Hand
- * Planted Tobacco along a multi-acre farm which profitted over $1,000 per acre upon harvest
- * Thinned and picked Peaches to be sold at the local Peach stand
Skills
Check out some of my work
Get in touch.
Feel free to contact me with any projects, career prospects, or other opportunities!
- Location
- Logan, UT, USA
- Github
- jpoll962