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Josh Leon

Austin,TX

Summary

Startup founder with experience building and launching products while driving user growth through direct outreach and customer engagement. Background in customer discovery, lead generation, and market analysis, with a hands-on approach to execution and problem solving.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Startup Founder

Zuvo
Austin, Texas
03.2024 - 05.2026
  • Built and launched nightlife discovery platform, achieving early user acquisition through targeted outreach and strategic partnerships
  • Connected with venue operators and users to validate demand, establishing foundational network for platform growth
  • Led go-to-market efforts, coordinating outreach, partnerships, and user growth strategy to drive platform launch

Mergers and Acquistions Summer Analyst

Henry Schein
New York, New York
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Sourced and evaluated acquisition targets to enhance deal pipeline development
  • Conducted company and market analysis to guide investment decisions
  • Developed materials for discussions with prospective targets

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Intern

Newmark Knight Frank
New York, New York
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Researched and identified prospective clients to enhance outbound prospecting and pipeline generation
  • Engaged in client calls and meetings, contributing to sales conversations and deal positioning
  • Assisted brokers in developing and managing deal pipeline through targeted research and lead qualification
  • Created pitch materials and market insights to support client acquisition efforts

Startup Founder

Self-employeed
Westport, CT
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Launched a marketplace platform, driving early user acquisition through targeted outreach
  • Conducted 300+ customer discovery calls and sales conversations, refining product positioning
  • Managed full sales funnel from lead generation to onboarding, enhancing customer experience
  • Contacted users and service providers through cold outreach to validate demand

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05-2026

Skills

  • Product development
  • Market analysis
  • Market segmentation
  • Messaging and positioning
  • Lead generation
  • Customer outreach and discovery
  • Execution
  • Relationship management

Timeline

Mergers and Acquistions Summer Analyst

Henry Schein
05.2024 - 09.2024

Startup Founder

Zuvo
03.2024 - 05.2026

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Intern

Newmark Knight Frank
05.2023 - 08.2023

Startup Founder

Self-employeed
11.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science -

University of Texas At Austin
Josh Leon