George Hodgin

Experience

Associate 2015 (6 months)

• Conducted extensive due diligence on five accelerated start-ups and made recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Led a comprehensive review of nine portfolio... more

San Diego Gulls

Strategy and Community Relations 2015 (4 months)

• Conceptualized, designed, and executed the community relations strategy for the inaugural American Hockey League season of a professional hockey franchise.
• Directly... more

US Navy

Foreign Liaison Leader (SEAL Officer)

2013 - 2015 (almost 2 years)

•	Led a team of 24 Navy SEALs conducting counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations across five countries in Asia and the Middle East.
•	Created and institutionalized... more a nine-week, $150K per person training curriculum, which prepared 18 Navy SEALs to work with multiple partners across two continents.
•	Selected to analyze long-term personnel management strategy for a 150-person division and oversee the restructuring of job placements, eliminating redundant positions by 15%.

Assistant Platoon Commander (SEAL Officer)

2011 - 2013 (almost 2 years)

•	Led a SEAL squad during counterinsurgency and counterterrorism combat operations in Afghanistan. 
•	Ranked as the top performer of 14 SEAL peers and recommended for immediate... more promotion.

BUD/S Trainee

2009 - 2011 (over 2 years)

•	Led 220 SEAL candidates through an 18-month training pipeline with an attrition rate of 80%.

American Chamber of Commerce

Research Intern 2007 (2 months)

• Conducted in-depth industry and competitiveness analysis for Czech companies and entrepreneurs seeking American Foreign Direct Investment. Presented all findings to three... more

CDK

Intern 2008 (2 months)

• Provided extensive financial analysis, research and modeling on sectors and geographies for high-growth fund-of-funds.

Employee

US Navy, Telluride Venture Fund, CDK, American Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Gulls

Education

About

Achievements

Morehead-Cain Scholar (Merit scholarship recognizing superiority in leadership, morality, athleticism, and scholarship)
Eagle Scout with a Bronze Palm
Battalion Commander of UNC-CH Naval ROTC
GMAT 740
Dean's List Each Semester at UNC-CH
Graduated with highest honors
Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Epsilon
Studied Abroad in Fall 2007 in Beijing, China at Capital Normal University
Honors Graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Locations

Palo Alto San Diego

George Hodgin

Stanford MBA candidate and former Navy SEAL officer exploring entrepreneurship.