Miguel Barbosa

Current

CEO at Founder Of SimoleonSense.com
Founder & Editor at www.SimoleonSense

Past

Analyst at Emergent Growth Fund

Education

University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business
University of Florida

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Recommended

2 people have recommended Miguel

Connections

283 connections

Industry

Financial Services

Miguel Barbosa’s Summary

Miguel Barbosa received his Bachelors of Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida. He also holds a Masters of Science in Management and a Masters of Arts in International Business. Currently, he is working on obtaining his series 7 and 63 licenses as well as his CFA designation.

He has worked with angel investors & venture capital. Currently he is founder of SimoleonSense.com

Miguel Barbosa’s Specialties:

Value Investing, Speaking, Online Journalism

Miguel Barbosa’s Experience

CEO

Founder Of SimoleonSense.com

(Newspapers industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Founder & Editor

www.SimoleonSense

(Financial Services industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

Founded a value investing website that grew to over 21,000 visitors per month and over 900 subscribers in 137 countries. Report the latest news and research in value investing, behavioral finance, neuroeconomics, psychology, economics, venture capital & private equity.

Currently interviewing many of the top money managers in the country (including PE & Hedge Funds)

Website is syndicated on Seeking Alpha, Guru Focus, and several other financial networks.
Analyst

Emergent Growth Fund

(Financial Services industry)

September 2006 — March 2008 (1 year 7 months)

Analyzed business plans, financial statements, and conducted due diligence for startup business seeking capital.

Networked with top nationwide venture capital groups to discuss (group) syndicated investments.

Built financial models, proforma statements, and conducted sensitivity analyses.

Interviewed 50+ founding entrepreneurs and executive managements to discuss financing needs.

Monitored the performance of portfolio companies and helped set new goals.

Built relationships with high net worth individuals to discuss partnering with Emergent's fund.

Miguel Barbosa’s Education

University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business

Masters Of Science , Management , 2007 — 2008
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business

Masters Of Arts , International Business , 2007 — 2008
University of Florida

Bachelors Of Science , Psychology , 2003 — 2007

Additional Information

Miguel Barbosa’s Groups:

Linked n Chicago
International Growth Stock Investing: Micro Cap & Small Cap: NASDAQ, ChiNEXT, OTC, AIM, TSX, BSE
Private Equity and Venture Capital Group
Warrington College of Business
VCIC
Hedge Fund Group (HFG)
ALPFA Chicago - Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting
Private Equity Investment Group
Goldman Sachs Networking
Banking Connects
UF Alumni & Friends
Network with Gators
UF Alumni Association
M & A /Investment Banking Recruiters
The M&A Forum
Finance Industry Professionals Worldwide
UF Gators
Value Investors Network
Middle East Hedge Funds Group
HedgeFundHunters
Chartered Financial Analyst Society (CFA)
Corporate Valuation Professionals
Value Investing Group
Finance Professionals Network -Chicago
China Hedge Fund
Turnaround, Restructuring & Distressed Debt (OPEN TO ALL)
Business History
European Hedge Funds Group
Behavioral Finance in Investment Management Forum
Chicago Finance Professionals
Latin American HedgeFunds Group
Warren Buffett Way
Seeking Alpha Contributors
Buffettologist
Global Value Investing Forum
BNC Venture Capital Group
CFA Careers
Chicago Area Accounting & Finance Professionals
Warren Buffett taught MBA Students
Aquamarine Capital
Value Investing Congress
University of Florida -MSM- Master of Science Management,