Nicolas Salerno
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
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Work History
Research,
Social Science Research Network
•Author, SSRN; Minds for Sale: Neurocapitalism, Technofeudalism
Published an original paper analyzing the future of labor and technology.
Ranked among top-downloaded works in the Social Science Research Network's Human Capital category
Member,
Atlas Network
- Advocated for free-market principles in Montreal, Canada to foster economic growth.
- Contributed to the Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner in New York City through the Montreal Economic Institute.
Independent Investing
- Started with $700 earned through window-cleaning for local businesses and homes and self-taught investing skills.
- Explored stock options, equities, and cryptocurrency perpetuals.
- Grew portfolio to over $27,000, developing strong financial acumen
National Student Leadership Conference in Business
- Participated in a two-week intensive program simulating real-world corporate environments.
- Hosted by Yale University
- Collaborated with peers on case studies, developed innovative business strategies, and honed presentation skills.
- Practiced leadership in high-pressure group settings.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Florida
Gainesville 05-2030
Skills
- Market research
- Investment strategies
- Research
- Self-Directed
Awards and Certificates
- Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling Certification – University of Pennsylvania
- INCubator 2026 National Pitch Competition Semifinalist
- FBLA District Champion (2x), State Qualifier (2x)
- College Board National Recognition Program: Rural & Small Town Award, Honored for academic achievement as a student in a rural/small town community
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certification – Certiport, Earned an industry-recognized certification validating knowledge in entrepreneurship, business operations, and financial management.
Extracurricular Activities
- Currently building Saturn, a payments platform that lets people spend crypto anywhere via tap-to-pay while merchants receive instant US dollars
- Lakewood Ranch Investment Club – Co-Founder & President
- Founded the school’s first investment and financial literacy club, engaging 80+ students.
- Organized speaker events with local finance professionals, stock market simulations, and weekly investment lessons.
- FBLA – District Vice President
- Oversaw operations of 49 FBLA chapters across the district, improving communication and engagement between schools.
Community Involvement
- Nathan’s Animal Rescue Center, Assisted in rehabilitating and caring for animals, motivated by the loss of a family pet., Helped organize donation drives to support the shelter’s operations
- St. Anne’s Veterans Hospital, Montreal, Volunteered with elderly veterans, offering companionship and helping staff with day-to-day needs., Organized 300+ people events like Strawberry Fest & Sinatra Night, Learned empathy and appreciation for the sacrifices of older generations.
- French Club, Peer Tutoring, Tutored underclassmen in French language skills and academics., Strengthened leadership and teaching abilities by guiding peers in language learning.
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Research,
Social Science Research Network
Member,
Atlas Network
Independent Investing
National Student Leadership Conference in Business
BBA - Finance
University of Florida