CHRISTOPHER G. LOPEZ, MBA

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Leadership Private Equity Project Management Corporate Finance International Business

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Financial Modeling Business Strategy Venture Capital Strategic Partnerships Negotiation

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Market Research Business Development Mergers & Acquisitions Relationship Management Deal Due Diligence

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President Mobile Corporation (www.mobile.com.co), Boston, MA, USA & Mexico City, MX August 2013 – October 2014

Corporate Finance & Fundraising Organized corporate finance and participated in investor road shows, which resulted in the company raising a multi-million dollar

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initial financing round. Furthermore, I established a relationship with an investment bank for a multi-million dollar series A round

in the form of a private placement.

Executive Leadership & Strategy Repositioned the company’s overall strategy, business model and financial projections by identifying the high-growth Talent-as-

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Execution a-Service industry and key target markets resulting in a viable business plan and model.

Management & Operations Managed day-to-day operations and held weekly company-wide meetings for an international staff of over 30 employees and

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over 10 contracted computer programmers, which resulted in the achievement of mission critical milestones and deadlines.

Strategic Partnership Experience Directed and negotiated international strategic initiatives, which resulted in partnerships with a top telecommunications company

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and a top digital media publisher allowing the company and its brands to flourish while entering target markets.

Strong Relationship Building Established relationships with US, Mexican and Filipino political leaders, paving the way for strong government relationships.

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Venture Capital Associate RenewableTech Ventures, Phoenix, AZ, USA January 2012 – May 2013

Industry and Market Research Performed analysis and due diligence in target industries, providing the firm with clear insight into potential opportunities.

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Venture Due Diligence, Financial Performed “deep-dive” analysis on potential investment opportunities, such as technology, financial projections and business

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Modeling and Valuation model and provided the firm partners with investment recommendation.

Deal Sourcing Expertise Created and managed an innovative deal-flow process resulting in early identification of promising early-stage ventures.

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Managing Director Thunderbird Angel Network, Phoenix, AZ, USA July 2011 – May 2013

Venture Fund Management & Revised the networks goals, strategy and industry focus, which led to a 200% increase of viable business plan submissions and

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Business Development Strategy a 200% increase in the number of investor members (up to est. $25M in committed capital from previous year of est. $12M).

Fundraising & General Partner Architected the structure for a $4M sidecar fund aimed at engaging Thunderbird alumni and the endowment fund as Limited

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Experience Partners.

Team Management & Leadership Created the investment due diligence process and led MBA teams aimed at uncovering issues with potential investments.

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Cross-Functional Relationship Established partnerships with government, venture accelerators, law firms and investment firms, which resulted in the

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Building & Partnerships Thunderbird Angel Network becoming a leader in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Operations Manager Aritronix, Ltd., Phoenix, AZ, USA & Shenzhen, China June 2010 – June 2011

International Management & Managed R&D, logistics and shipping in the company’s overseas manufacturing facilities and the U.S. HQ resulting in

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Operations successful product development and a required just-in-time delivery process for clients, such as Harley Davidson and Wal-Mart.

Portfolio Manager HHC, Scottsdale, AZ, USA January 2008– June 2010

Portfolio Management Increased the firm’s revenue by over 300% by managing the divesture of roughly $50M in client assets.

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Private Equity Analyst Intern WH Capital, Hoboken, NJ, USA May 2007 – August 2007

Financial Modeling Utilized my advanced financial modeling skills to model cash flows and IRR resulting in sound real estate investment decisions.

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PROJECTS

Advisor Thunderbird Board of Trustees, Phoenix, AZ, USA April 2013 – August 2013

M&A Deal Management Experience Managed the institution’s internal search process resulting in a successful acquisition by Arizona State University.

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M&A Analysis & Recommendation Analyzed 3 proposed merger and acquisition RFP package, including the full analysis of terms, financial benefits and real estate

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decisions, resulting in strong recommendations for the Thunderbird Board of Directors in their final selection decision.

Senior Consultant Arizona State Retirement System, Phoenix, AZ, USA January 2013 – May 2013

General Partner Due Diligence Met with multiple general partners to analyze fund investments, particularly in funds focused on private debt investments.

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Fund Research and Analysis & Led team of 5 in identifying potential risks and returns for the pension fund’s proposed alternative asset investments, including

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Investment Recommendation but not limited to private equity, venture capital, private debt and natural resources, resulting in a sound recommendation to the

CIO.

EDUCATION

Thunderbird School of Global Management, Phoenix, AZ, USA

Master of Business Administration in Global Management May 2013

Specialization: Global Finance

Peking University, Beijing, China May 2012

Masters of Business Administration Trimester Abroad focused on Asia Regional Business

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA

Bachelor of Science, Real Estate Development & Business May 2010

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: English (native); Spanish (intermediate)

Activities: World Economic Forum Global Shapers Candidate, Former President, Private Equity & Venture Capital Club (Thunderbird), sailing, traveled to 20+ countries

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