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Michael Connolly

Intern finance analyst specializing in private equity and investment research

Caprae CapitalLoyola University ChicagoChicago, IL2 Years ExperienceIntern LevelWorks On-Site

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Early-stage GTM seller with a strong self-sourced outbound motion who has sold growth-focused solutions to founders, heads of growth, and revenue leaders. Stands out for building structure in ambiguous environments—refining ICP, messaging, qualification, and process—and for driving measurable pipeline gains, including increasing qualified meetings from ~5 to ~25 per month and improving conversion rates from ~20% to ~35%.

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Key Strengths

  • Self-sourced outbound pipeline generation
  • Consistent quota attainment (~115% last quarter, 100%+ prior quarter)
  • Strong multi-channel prospecting across email, LinkedIn, and cold calling
  • Builds ICP and targeting frameworks in ambiguous early-stage environments
  • Discovery-led selling tied to measurable business outcomes
  • Improved client outbound meetings from ~5 to ~25 per month within 30-60 days
  • Improved meeting-to-opportunity conversion from ~20% to ~35%
  • Closes $25K-$80K ACV deals with founders and revenue leaders
  • Handles budget and build-vs-buy objections effectively
  • Creates repeatable sales process through sequences, CRM hygiene, qualification frameworks, and mutual action plans
  • Strong pipeline discipline and forecast management
  • Adapts value narrative for founders, marketing, RevOps, and technical stakeholders

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Experience

Private Equity InternCaprae Capital · Oct 2025 – Presentinternship
Crating Tech SpecialistAlberti’s Moving Service · Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
AnalystRamblers Investment Fund · Sep 2022 – Presentpart-time
MemberThe Investment Banking and Financial Markets Association · Sep 2022 – Present

Education

Loyola University Chicagobachelor, Finance (2026)

Skills

Financial modelingData analyticsDocumentationgo-to-market strategyFinancial statement analysisComparable company researchValuation modelingBuyout analysisMinority investment analysisCompany sourcingCompany screeningInvestment memo preparationPitch materialsDue diligenceTransaction execution

Languages

English

Certifications

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)WSP Financial & Valuation ModelingBloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)

Memberships

  • The Investment Banking and Financial Markets Association (IBFMA)

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Michael ConnollyIntern finance analyst specializing in private equity and investment research