Spenser Lin

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

Military Experience: 4.7 years

Work Experience: 12.3 years

Work Experience:

Cornell MBA graduate and entrepreneur leveraging 12+ years of capital program/project leadership ($306.75M+ delivered) to transition into investment banking. Proven track record in financial analysis, deal structuring, and stakeholder management across complex transactions generating $1.4B in long-term value.
Currently building expertise through hands-on M&A experience at Lawrence, Evans & Co. and entrepreneurial ventures in sustainable horticulture markets. Combines strong analytical foundation with executive presentation skills and appetite for the fast-paced, client-focused environments. 


Military Service:

  • Rank: Lieutenant

    Branch/Position: Navy

    Period: January 2012 - September 2016

    Occupation: Navy URL - Surface Warfare - 1110

    Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:

    Prepares and executes budget for supplies and personnel support equipment (PSE); acts as custodian of all non-appropriated billeting funds and the billeting funds property; administers commercial contracts in BQ. Identifies BQ facility requirements.


Work history:

  • Job Title: Program Manager

    Company: The Building People

    Period: April 2023 - October 2024

    Role Description:

    Due to the sensitive nature of some of the work I've done, specific details are provided in my resume.
    Happy to discuss further in-person or on a call.

  • Job Title: Project Manager

    Company: NORESCO

    Period: February 2017 - February 2023

    Role Description:

    Due to the sensitive nature of some of the work I've done, specific details are provided in my resume.
    Happy to discuss further in-person or on a call.
     

  • Job Title: Surface Warfare Officer

    Company: United States Navy

    Period: January 2012 - September 2016

    Role Description:

    The civilian equivalent to this role is a Project or Operations Manager.

  • Job Title: Founder/Owner, Managing Director

    Company: Linhill, LLC

    Period: June 2025 - present

    Role Description:

    • Founded and lead sustainable horticulture startup; driving business strategy and critical initiatives.

    • Manage complete financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, CapEx planning, and cost optimization.

    • Direct construction planning, vendor coordination, and infrastructure project oversight for expansion.

    • Develop market analysis and sales strategy, identifying segments, pricing, and growth opportunities.

    • Secure non-dilutive funding: grant research, proposal writing, and regulatory compliance management.

    • Cultivate strategic partnerships and develop resilient supply chain relationships to support scaling.

    • Research and pilot AI-driven automation solutions to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs. 

  • Job Title: Business Analyst / Intern

    Company: Lawrence Evans and Co., LLC

    Period: June 2025 - present

    Role Description:

     · Collaborate on strategic advisory efforts with a hybrid focus across investment banking, consulting, and
    business analysis.

    · Conduct market research, buyer mapping, and financial analysis to support deal strategy and positioning.
    · Preparation of confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and buyer
    outreach materials.

    · Analyze small-to-mid cap healthcare company financials and growth drivers to identify value creation
    opportunities.

    · Support due diligence processes and coordinate communications between stakeholders.
    · Gain direct exposure to the full sell-side M&A lifecycle — from initial pitch to deal execution.  


Education:

  • Cornell University

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

    Period: August 2026 - May 2025

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Other – Management Development Program for Executives

    Period: August 2026 - January 2023

  • Excelsior College

    Master's Degree – Cybersecurity

    Period: August 2026 - January 2020

  • Boston University

    Bachelor's Degree – Biomedical Engineering

    Period: August 2026 - January 2010

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