COMMUNITY TIP
Know who your members are and make sure you're building for them
Samaar Haider
Intro:
I work to identify, evaluate, and acquire the best independent online communities. Prior to Sylva, I worked in late-stage venture capital and growth equity and also had stints in traditional private equity and investment banking.
Expertise:
M&A, community landscape, financial modeling, business analytics
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I worked in clean technology and renewables investment banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for 3 years before joining a smaller generalist M&A advisory firm. I have a French Bulldog named Boris and I'm very passionate about social, environmental justice and reproductive rights. Communities are an essential medium for building trust and communal progress amongst individuals, whether it be in ones personal, professional or academic life, I view communities as a crucial element of progress.
Mergers & acquisitions, financial modeling, business valuation, leveraged finance, private capital raising, building relationships.
As an Analyst on the M&A team I will help source, evaluate, and execute on acquisitions of new communities for Sylva. Previously, I spent 2 years in lower middle market Investment Banking working primarily in the healthcare sector.
Fun Fact: I was a member of a pit crew for a race team in college.
I love cars, comedy, smoking meats, and spending time with friends and family.
Financial Modeling, Excel, PowerPoint
Member engagement drives deeper value for both members and community leaders and will ultimately facilitate monetization and growth