Connecting dots
others haven't drawn yet

Emory Business & Econ grad focused on the intersection of strategic growth and product operations. Building ventures, optimizing systems, and exploring what's next.

Portrait of Samarth Jain
Portrait of Samarth Jain

The Backstory

I recently graduated from Emory University, but most of what I know didn't come from there. It came from four years of jumping into startups — figuring things out, breaking things, and occasionally getting them right.

I thrive in the gray area between strategy and execution. Whether it's mapping market entry for a pre-seed fintech or automating ops for a logistics startup, I enjoy the grit of early-stage growth.

Emory '26Finance & Economics
Strategy + OpsCore competency

Experience

A short resume
  1. Business Development Intern · Skeps

    Synthesized customer interviews, merchant feedback, and market research into prioritized PRDs influencing CX, onboarding, and retention. Mapped API and integration workflows across business and engineering, reducing onboarding friction by 25% and deployment delays by 30%. Built insight dashboards for 20+ merchants to surface funnel bottlenecks and data-backed recommendations.

    May 2025 — Aug 2025
    New York, NY
  2. Product Intern · SymTrain

    Applied MoSCoW and RICE frameworks alongside A/B testing to structure and prioritize product feedback. Partnered with PMs to refine features, lifting user satisfaction by 18%. Supported engineering via API testing, documentation, and deployment coordination across the AI coaching platform.

    Mar 2025 — May 2025
    Atlanta, GA
  3. Technology Cross Functional Intern · Deluxe

    Led B2B payments research and shaped a collections module automating the O2C lifecycle — improving cash-flow efficiency by 70% and UX by 30%. Drove a GTM redesign yielding a 15% adoption lift in Q1, projected to deliver $1.2M in revenue growth. Ran bi-weekly agile sprints to ship incremental improvements.

    May 2024 — Aug 2024
    Atlanta, GA
  4. Research Assistant to Prof. Jagdish Sheth · Goizueta Business School, Marketing Dept.

    Collaborated with Professor Jagdish Sheth and Varsha Jain on Digital Consumer Behavior and AI in Marketing — refining key concepts, analyzing case studies, and integrating global business examples for publication.

    May 2024 — Present
    Atlanta, GA
  5. Discovery Program Fellow · American Express India Discovery Program

    Handpicked from a highly competitive pool of over 5,000 applicants for a prestigious cohort of 150 students mentored by senior Amex leaders and industry experts. Contributed to weekly discussions with senior executives and worked alongside other cohort participants.

    Jan 2024 — Apr 2024
    Remote
  6. Business Development Intern · Almond Ai

    Proposed an AI-based visual scoring portal for regular on-site auditing of leading mobile and FMCG brands. Joined 10+ client meetings — securing a lead with one of India's largest hotel chains and running weekly meetings with the CEO. Worked with full-stack engineers and UX designers to build relevant products and performed client servicing.

    Jun 2023 — Aug 2023
    Gurgaon, India

Leadership & Community Involvement

Beyond the resume
  1. Front Office Agent · Office of Undergraduate Education, Emory University

    Worked alongside 20+ academic advisors to guide students through their academic tracks. Assisted 1,000+ incoming, graduating, and current students with queries on undergraduate studies.

    Aug 2023 — Feb 2024
    Atlanta, GA
  2. Fundraising Agent · Digital Engagement Center, Emory University

    Helped raise corporate funding from alumni, parents, and students. Collaborated with 50+ student callers to hit a $100K semester fundraising target — notably on Emory Day of Giving.

    Jan 2023 — May 2023
    Atlanta, GA
  3. Assistant VP of Organization Budgets · College Council, Emory University

    Spearheaded allocation of $800,000 across Emory's student clubs and organizations. Analyzed budgetary needs of 300+ active groups, ran trainings and hearings with treasurers, and enforced adherence to fiscal policy.

    Jan 2023 — Present
    Atlanta, GA
  4. Sustainability Analyst · Sustainable Business Group

    Identified $1M in grant opportunities for Goodr and built a research blueprint around their core competencies. Presented on Green Design to a 200+ person symposium covering LEED certification and sustainable building practices.

    Jan 2023 — Present
    Atlanta, GA
  5. Sustainability Analyst · Emory Impact and Investing Group, Emory University

    Conducted extensive research on the impact of zip code designation on micro-business success in Atlanta. Presented findings in a research symposium and gave relevant suggestions to EIIG's business analyst department.

    Jan 2023 — May 2023
    Atlanta, GA

Selected Projects

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World Cup Champions Engine

World Cup Champions Engine

AI / ML

A 10-variable machine-learning model simulating the entire 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament — from group stage to the final whistle.

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The story

World Cup Champions Engine

I've been a soccer player all my life — I started when I was eight, and the sport has been my first love ever since. For as long as I can remember, my dad and I have wished to go to a World Cup together: 2014, 2018, 2022 — and finally, in 2026, we're going. It's a dream come true, and I wanted to have my own say in it with one of my biggest passions. That's why I built this World Cup Champions Engine. I was hoping it would say Argentina, but the model's likely champions are France. Either way, I'll be watching — and I cannot wait for the experience.

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GameHelper

GameHelper

Gaming Tool

A poker training assistant with real-time hand analysis, pot odds calculation, and decision coaching for aspiring players.

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GameHelper

I love playing poker — I really think it teaches you a lot about life. Some of my best memories from college are late nights playing with friends. I'm also a math nerd at heart: calculating odds, weighing decisions, finding the +EV move. I built GameHelper to give me more insight into my own decisions — what the math actually says, and where I can improve my game.

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Insta Wisdom Feed

Insta Wisdom Feed

Content Curation

A curated Instagram wisdom feed that surfaces motivational and insightful posts, organized for quick daily inspiration.

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Insta Wisdom Feed

I really believe a positive mind accrues positive results. For the longest time, I'd send reels from my main Instagram to my private account and repost them to build a little repository of my favorite quotes and motivational moments. I thought — why not turn it into something more Pinterest-like on the web, so whenever I'm feeling low or want to start the day right, I have a place to go. That's how Insta Wisdom Feed came about — and honestly, it was one of my first real introductions to vibe coding.

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Thoughts & Essays

June 2026

The Interest Economy: A New Manual for the World We're In

May 2026

The Inward Turn: De-Globalization, Sovereign Supply, and the Indian Crossroads

Ready for the next quest?

Currently interviewing for roles at early-stage startups. Let's talk strategy, growth, or our favorite side projects.

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