Dayaan Sheikh

Conducted deep-dive research on 10+ potential acquisition targets by assessing industry dynamics, business models, and competitive positioning (target EV $10–50 million). Built and maintained a target pipeline by adding 20+ companies to Grata for focused industry screening and deal origination. Drafted 40+ outreach messages to business owners across channels, tailoring messaging to company context to support deal flow.

Private Equity Analyst Intern - Leo Legacy- Search Fund - Sunnyvale, CA

(2025-10 - 2025-11)

• Conducted deep-dive research on 10+ potential acquisition targets by assessing industry dynamics, business models, and competitive positioning (target EV $10–50 million).
• Built and maintained a target pipeline by adding 20+ companies to Grata for focused industry screening and deal origination.
• Drafted 40+ outreach messages to business owners across channels, tailoring messaging to company context to support deal flow.
• Supported qualitative and quantitative analysis including competitive frameworks and Excel-based valuation work (including LBO-style return sensitivities).

Business Intern - Welding Industrial Supply Company - Chicago, IL

(2024-06 - 2025-08)

• Built Excel-based supplier price comparisons to support purchasing decisions and evaluate pricing across comparable items.
• Processed and organized shipping invoices and supporting documentation to ensure accurate records for operations and billing workflows.
• Supported ad hoc operational requests across teams with a focus on responsiveness, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Junior Analyst - Rambler Investment Fund - Chicago, IL

(2025-08)

• Wrote the "International Bonds" section for the Fall 2025 Fixed Income report summarizing what are International Bonds.
• Synthesized research into slides and contributed to the final deliverable; report received an honorable mention from fund leadership for quality.
• Collaborated with analysts across the fixed income group to ensure consistent structure, clarity, and formatting of the final report.
• Wrote a 1-page equity research brief on Visa (V) for a student-managed fund, summarizing business model, key growth drivers, competitive positioning, and investment risks.

Server - California Pizza Kitchen - Northbrook, IL

(2025-06)

• Delivered high-volume customer service during peak shifts while maintaining accuracy, speed, and professionalism.
• Coordinated with kitchen and front-of-house teams to resolve issues quickly and ensure timely order fulfillment.

Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Floss N Gloss Dental - Des Plaines, IL

(2022-05 - 2024-05)

• Assisted chairside during procedures and maintained sterilization/safety protocols to support efficient clinical operations.
• Managed patient preparation and appointment flow to support a consistent patient experience.

Business Administration - Business Administration - Oakton Community College (2024-08 - 2025-05)

Bachelors of Science - Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience, Pre-Medicine - Loyola University Chicago, College of Arts & Sciences (2025-08)