Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Languages
Websites
Timeline
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Eric Zhou

Bethesda,MD

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

Jetskin
Bethesda, United States
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed a fully functional, automated sunscreen booth that delivers fullbody coverage in under 10 seconds.
  • Launched with a focus on public beaches along the East Coast, where sun exposure is high and sunscreen use is often inadequate.
  • Addressed a major health gap: targeting the 70% of people who improperly apply sunscreen to reduce skin cancer risk.
  • Designed for sustainability - aiming to eliminate up to 45,000 tons of plastic waste annually by replacing traditional sunscreen bottles.
  • Committed to making sun protection effortless, eco-friendly, and accessible for all.

Founder/Co-Host

Business Speaks Podcast
Bethesda, United States
09.2023 - Current
  • Interviewed local and global business leaders, including the Global CEO of Deloitte, and founders from Medium Rare, Shatter Fund, and other high-impact firms - reaching 5,000+ listeners across platforms.
  • Created unique networking opportunities through the podcast, including a shadowing experience at UBS in wealth advisory.
  • Designed and hosted episodes highlighting leadership, innovation, and realworld business insights for aspiring professionals and students.
  • Launched on Spotify and Apple Podcast and scaled the podcast as a student-led initiative, growing its brand presence and credibility within the DMV business community.

Intern

David Munson Insurance & Financial Services Inc.
Maryland, United States
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in closing a record-breaking 350 policies, contributing to the agency's highest monthly cold calls and achieving #2 ranking in the DMV.
  • Spearheaded innovative strategies to engage with small business clients and increase policy sales, showcasing exceptional communication and sales skills.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and enhance customer satisfaction, demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Founder

Debate Minds
Bethesda, United States
01.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Debate Minds prioritize making debate accessible and affordable to all, while transforming students into global citizens and critical thinkers.
  • Received local news coverage from The Motley Moco and The MoCo Show, the largest local news source in our area.
  • Maryland Governor Wes Moore recognized our organization, and I was presented with a citation from the state.
  • We were also selected to be featured on Lady Gaga's Channel Kindness, part of the Born This Way Foundation, and received cash rewards.
  • Our curriculum has been adopted into our partner schools, specifically into one of the most prestigious schools in Taiwan, Tainan Girl's Senior High School (TNGS), where students receive grades based on their participation in our classes.
  • Our largest partner, contention AI, an AI company that assists students in writing their cases by searching for the most relevant evidence and condensing them into short passages, was able to offer free premium accounts to all our students.
  • This partnership made the entry level into debate significantly lower and made it accessible to students from all backgrounds.
  • Debate Minds prioritize making debate accessible and affordable to all, while transforming students into global citizens and critical thinkers.

Sales Associate

vineyard vines
Virginia, United States
12.2022 - 04.2024

Server

Kyoto Matcha
Rockville, United States
11.2021 - 02.2022

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Finance, General

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2029

High School Diploma -

Bullis School
01.2025

Skills

  • Project management
  • Customer service
  • Data analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Sales strategy
  • Networking skills
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Public speaking

Awards

  • Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award
  • National Honor Society & Bullis School Cum Laude Society
  • First Place at The International UDC Capital Cup Business Competition

Languages

  • Chinese, Native or Bilingual
  • Spanish, Professional Working
  • English, Native or Bilingual

Websites

Timeline

Co-Founder

Jetskin
09.2024 - Current

Founder/Co-Host

Business Speaks Podcast
09.2023 - Current

Intern

David Munson Insurance & Financial Services Inc.
04.2023 - Current

Founder

Debate Minds
01.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

vineyard vines
12.2022 - 04.2024

Server

Kyoto Matcha
11.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Finance, General

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

High School Diploma -

Bullis School

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