Analyst spotlight: Frankie
We’re committed to training and developing the next generation of venture investors. Our interns join us from around the world and are crucial to our success.
Frankie Xu | Summer 2020 Investment Analyst
University: UC Berkeley Class of 2021
Major: BA in Economics
Are you interested in a specific industry? Why?
DevOps and Edtech: I am interested in vertices that address digital transformation of the way we live, learn and work.
How did you get involved in VC?
It was semi-accidental. I worked at a boutique fund last summer in the Bay Area and learned the basics of operating a fund. I have always been excited about the world of entrepreneurship and digital innovation. VC is the perfect marriage of them.
What excites you the most about digital innovation?
I believe our society needs to adopt tech much faster given COVID-19’s lasting impact on our economy. I’m fortunate to be in VC at this time to back aspiring founders who have the potential to not only build a scalable product but also support the digitization of our society in a sustainable way.
What did you do prior to Palm Drive Capital?
I worked as a summer intern at a biotech hardware startup during freshmen summer. Additionally, I spent a summer working for a VC fund last summer. At UC Berkeley, I also served as Editor of Business Review at Berkeley, a publication that covers the latest financial and economics issues.
What is something most people don’t know about you?
Ask me anything about world geography! I won my middle school’s geography bee twice in a row and finished top at the state tournament during my second year.
What has been your favorite place to visit?
I had a chance to visit the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington) the week before my first semester at Berkeley ended. Although both being cities, I greatly enjoyed the unique environmental landscape -Mount Hood, Puget Sound, Lake Union, Japanese/Chinese garden. Not to mention, I became good friends with my Airbnb hosts and would love to go back.
If you’re interested in learning more about interning with Palm Drive Capital, reach out and connect with us at info@palmdrive.vc
