Program:
Master of Science Program in Finance
Student Name:
Tyler Amodio
Graduating Class:
Class of 2019
Undergraduate Alma Mater:
About Tyler:
I am from Long Island, New York. I attended UT as an undergrad after transferring from Connecticut College, where I played DIII NCAA lacrosse. I have been fascinated with entrepreneurship my entire life and have been involved in a few companies in the Austin startup ecosystem.
Proudest Accomplishment:
My proudest accomplishment has to be securing a partnership with Sam’s Club/Walmart for my college grocery delivery startup Deliver U. I had spent practically a month cold calling my way to their headquarters when I hit a dead end. After searching through LinkedIn, I was able to get ahold of former Executive VP of Operations Don Frieson who had loved the concept. Shortly after, I had a phone call with Sam’s Operations team and secured a partnership. This was a great life lesson as it showed me persistence and determination pays off greatly.
Why did you choose the MSF Program?
I have been involved in various business ventures throughout my life, and to me, understanding the underlying fundamentals of Finance is a necessity. I was involved in a previous startup where my lack of financial knowledge lost me a portion of my company. After hearing about the MSF program’s rigorous and expedited coursework, I applied right away.
What are you looking forward to most this year?
This year I am looking forward to broadening my financial knowledge and utilizing it to secure a job in sustainable investments. Apart from that, I look forward to enjoying this beautiful city and everything it had to offer with upcoming events like ACL and SXSW
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