Michael Quintin
University of Chicago · Founder · Operator-researcher
University of Chicago Business Economics and Fundamentals candidate building The Nash Lab / Hivemind, an AI-augmented strategic analysis software startup. Experience spans U.S. Senate policy research, fintech market analysis, film development, and student entrepreneurship programs.
education
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics and Fundamentals · University of ChicagoExpected June 2029
Chicago, IL · GPA 3.9/4.0
- Relevant coursework: Arabic foundations, multivariable calculus, political theory foundations, philosophy foundations.
- High School Diploma · The American School in LondonJune 2025
London, UK · GPA 3.9/4.0 · SAT 1540
- AP Scholar with Distinction; earned top scores of 5 on 11 Advanced Placement exams.
experience
- Intern · Office of Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. SenateJune 2025 – August 2025
Washington, D.C.
- Authored three 10+ page reports on military, energy, and space policy strategy used to inform senior staff decision-making.
- Compiled a 50-page NDA-compliant notebook synthesizing government data and senior insight.
- Managed constituent communications and attended senior-level briefings across military and policy strategy.
- Intern · OctauraJuly 2023; July 2024 – August 2024
Fintech startup, New York City
- Interviewed 20+ team members to produce a 30-page market and product primer now used in new-hire onboarding.
- Researched CLO and syndicated loan markets with senior traders from Citi and Bank of America.
- Development Intern · DNA FilmsJune 2023; June 2024 – July 2024
Film production company, London
- Analyzed 10 scripts, books, and pilots for commercial viability.
- Developed 10+ original horror feature concepts with the Head of Development.
- Continued advisory relationship with the former Head of Development after her transition to a new production firm.
leadership & activities
- Founder & CEO · The Nash Lab / HivemindOctober 2025 – Present
Strategic analytical software startup, Chicago
- Building AI-augmented analytical software to democratize elite corporate and academic strategic analysis.
- Public project site: www.thenashlab.com.
- Accepted Member · Trott Emerging Business Leaders ProgramSeptember 2025 – Present
Selective three-year business education program, Chicago
- Developing business acumen through weekly workshops, Training the Street coursework, and future coursework at Chicago Booth.
- Selected for entrepreneurship and technology immersion trips to Houston and San Francisco.
- Accepted Member · ILC EntrepreneurshipSeptember 2025 – Present
Selective startup incubator and entrepreneurship program, Chicago
- Collaborate directly with founders whose companies have combined enterprise value above $1B.
- Member -> Grade Representative -> Vice President -> President · ASL Investment ClubAugust 2020 – June 2024
Investment-focused lunch club, London
- Scaled membership to 50+ and led coursework on CLOs and syndicated loans.
- Identified, approached, and secured speakers including the CEO of Shell and the founder of MyTaxi.
skills
- Languagesfluent Spanish · conversational Arabic · conversational Hungarian
- TechnicalExcel financial modeling · PowerPoint · Python · Java · Final Cut Pro · Final Draft 12 · Scrivener · Sibelius
- Researchbusiness research · market research · policy strategy · game theory · philosophy
- Interestssatirical comedy writing · piano · acting · golf · varsity rowing