Fordham Business Development Collaboratory
Zafir Ahmed is an analyst intern at Infinitive Capital, where responsibilities include analyzing lower middle market businesses for potential acquisitions. Additionally, Zafir is an active member of Scholars of Finance, engaging in leadership development with finance executives. As an analyst at the Fordham Business Development Collaboratory, Zafir provides insights on product design and market research for local businesses. Zafir also works as a bar waiter at Clinton Hall, ensuring quality customer service and monitoring inventory. Previously, Zafir interned at Accelerator AI Academy, focusing on educational content and organizational management, and served as a lifeguard at American Pools & Spas, ensuring swimmer safety. Zafir coordinated community service events with the East Brunswick Youth Council and holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Fordham Gabelli School of Business, complemented by a high school diploma from East Brunswick High School.
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Fordham Business Development Collaboratory
We are the Fordham Business Development Collaboratory, an organization sponsored by the Social Innovation Collaboratory of Fordham University. As you know, the past few months have been some of the most damaging many businesses have seen in the last decade. In particular small businesses, the backbone of the United States economy, have been utterly crippled. As members of the Bronx community through Fordham University, we could not sit idly by as our community suffered greatly from this pandemic and recession. This prompted us to assemble student teams that could help small businesses throughout the Bronx and New York City. Our goal is to provide strategic advice to businesses around the Bronx on finance, compliance, marketing, and technology. The finance team assists with financial analyses of the business as well as performing projects like implementing contactless payment systems. The compliance team assists with loan applications, as well as providing guidance on new rules and guidelines regarding businesses and the COVID-19 pandemic. The marketing team helps grow social media presence and can develop or improve websites for our clients. Finally, the technology team will advise these small businesses on cyber risk and any technological concerns these businesses may have. For any questions, please contact us at fbdc@fordham.edu.