Laura Aseye Kahu
Newark,NJ
Summary
Ambitious Princeton University junior pursuing a degree in Economics, with minors in Finance and African Studies. Possesses a strong analytical mindset and a passion for understanding complex economic systems, particularly at the intersection of finance and global development. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and practical skills in dynamic environments, contributing to innovative solutions that drive growth. Committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding and applying insights from diverse perspectives to real-world challenges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Financial Peer Coach
Princeton Financial Literacy Initiative at Princeton University
09.2024 - Current
- Worked with 25 Princeton students to develop rudimentary financial skills: budgeting, banking, credit management, and taxes.
- Developed and implemented tailored financial education resources for diverse student populations
- Provided individual coaching sessions focused on budgeting, saving, and debt management skills
- Facilitated monthly presentations to Princeton academic cohorts, e.g., Engineering, Bloomberg Center, etc., to enhance students' understanding.
Principal
Princeton Student Ventures (PSV)
09.2023 - Current
- Directed investment program operations, 35+ founders, and 15 analysts, ensuring alignment with PSV's goals and mission.
- Communicate with founders to conduct due diligence and write memos as a deliverable to the Grant Committee.
- Advise the pod (team of analysts) on key market trends and features: TAM, SOM, the competitive landscape, etc.
- Established $20,000 in grants without taking equity in my first year.
- Directed investment program operations, founders, and analysts, ensuring alignment with PSV's goals and mission.
Chief Coordinating Officer (CCO)
PARAGON Co-Intelligence
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Company Overview: Paragon is a tech startup aimed at accelerating mechanical patent drafting tasks and optimizing filing time.
- Manage a 6-person team to conduct client interviews and beta testing to ensure product optimality.
- Organized and planned outreach activities, such as conferences and major client meetings, and logistics for members.
- Established relationships with key institutional figures and connected to smaller firms through Paragons’ extensive network.
- Worked 20 hours a week during the academic year, acquired by a top-of-the-industry firm.
Economic and Cultural Research
Princeton in Ghana (University of Ghana)
06.2025 - 08.2025
- I learned the ethnic language (Akan Twi) to communicate with locals in the Greater Accra region.
- Created research proposals with the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) to increase foreign investment throughout the country.
- I volunteered weekly with the Future Leaders School in Accra, Ghana, working on core subjects with grades K-12.
- Real estate estimating, pricing, and quality checking, Lands Commission, and District Assembly to verify ownership zoning.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
OIP Scholar
Girls Who Invest
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Self-guided learning experience to build a solid foundation in core finance and investment concepts.
- Complete a curriculum of industry-recognized modules: CFA Institute, Wall Street Prep, and Wharton Online
- Collaborated with industry professionals to enhance program curriculum retention and resources.
Consultant
Client Liaison
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted all communication between the client and relevant stakeholders to develop a consumer-centered conservation center that will be created in 2028 through various surveys detailing visitor relations and current sales attempts.
- Facilitated workshops between relevant team members to foster collaboration among stakeholders, and improve project outcomes.
- invited to stay and author an addendum based on my research.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Finance and African Studies
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ06.2027
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Suite
- STATA
- Financial market valuation analysis
- Business strategy development
- Optimized resource distribution
- Startup growth strategy
- Strategic leadership skills
- Skilled in client engagement
Certification
- CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate
- Wall Street Prep: Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis
- CITI: IRB - Social & Behavioral Research Investigators: Human Subject Research
Timeline
Economic and Cultural Research
Princeton in Ghana (University of Ghana)
06.2025 - 08.2025
Financial Peer Coach
Princeton Financial Literacy Initiative at Princeton University
09.2024 - Current
Chief Coordinating Officer (CCO)
PARAGON Co-Intelligence
09.2024 - 10.2025
Consultant
Client Liaison
06.2024 - 08.2024
OIP Scholar
Girls Who Invest
12.2023 - 09.2024
Principal
Princeton Student Ventures (PSV)
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Finance and African Studies
Princeton University
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) — January 2025 – Present | Financial Services Track; Business case study analysis, professional development, and sector-specific skills training
- Girls Who Invest (Online Intensive Program) — Feb 2024 – Aug 2024 | Certificates in CFA Investment Foundations, Financial Reporting, Excel, Accounting, Real Estate Fundamentals, Market & Property Analysis, Portfolio Management, Executive Leadership
- Center Square Capital Management (Princeternship) — Jan 2024 | Developed commercial real estate investment pitch based on CBRE Market Outlook
- Alumni Communications Representative (TigerCall) — Sept 2023 – May 2024 | Engaged alumni donors to support Annual Giving campaigns, funding Financial Aid, and campus initiatives
- Youth Development Professional | Boys and Girls Club | Newark, NJ — Summer 2023 | Implemented youth development programs focused on leadership, literacy, and personal growth.
- Student Advisor / Teaching Assistant (Internship) | SEEDS - Access Changes Everything | Newark, NJ — Summer 2022 | Provided academic support and mentorship to students, contributing to program success.