Dieulin
Napoleon
Finance professional building my path in investment research, valuation, and impact-driven strategy
I recently completed a Master of Finance and a Master of Business Administration (Impact MBA) at Colorado State University and passed the CFA Level I Exam. I'm building hands-on finance experience through the CFA Institute Research Challenge, an enterprise valuation course, the Student-Managed Veteran Fund, and my current internship at NZS Capital. I bring prior experience in public administration, university teaching, and venture building in Haiti, and I'm focused on continuous learning.
Dieulin Napoleon
Finance · Impact · Strategy
Master of Finance
Colorado State University, United States, 2026
Master of Business Administration (Impact MBA)
Colorado State University, United States, 2026
Master in Project Management
University for International Cooperation, Costa Rica, 2024
Master of Business Administration
Institut des Sciences, des Technologies et des Études Avancées d'Haïti (ISTEAH), 2021
Passed CFA Level I Exam
CFA Institute · August 2026
Sustainability Fellow
Pegasus Logistics Group, 2025
Founder & Builder
Creasti, Inc. · FINANCEM · GACED · PATRIYA · LINEON
University Lecturer
4 Institutions in Haiti
Master of Finance
Colorado State University
MBA
Impact MBA · Colorado State University
CFA Level I
Exam Passed · August 2026
MPM
UCI Costa Rica
Impact Award
CSU Institute for Entrepreneurship
University Lecturer
4 Institutions
Currently
Recently Completed
Master of Finance & Master of Business Administration (Impact MBA), Colorado State University (May 2026) · Passed CFA Level I Exam (August 2026)
Building
Creasti, Inc. (Delaware C-Corp) — a gamified savings and financial wellness app
Seeking
Opportunities in finance, investment research, corporate finance, and impact-driven strategy
Writing
Thought leadership on finance, entrepreneurship, and Haiti-focused innovation
Finance in Practice
Building My Foundation in Finance
Early hands-on experiences in investment research, valuation, and portfolio analysis, where I'm building practical skills one step at a time.
Investment Research Intern
NZS Capital · Denver, CO
I recently joined NZS Capital, where I'm gaining hands-on experience in investment research and learning how a professional investment team evaluates ideas.
Portfolio Analyst
Student-Managed Veteran Fund · Colorado State University
Contributed company research, financial modeling, and sector analysis to a student-managed portfolio, presenting recommendations to a faculty investment committee.
CFA Institute Research Challenge
Colorado Finalist · CFA Society Colorado
Researched a public company as part of a university team, built a valuation, and defended an investment recommendation through a written report and panel presentation.
Enterprise Valuation
Graduate Coursework
Graduate coursework building a foundation in valuation methods, financial statement analysis, and the judgment behind valuation assumptions.
Ventures & Projects
What I'm Building
Technology-enabled platforms and strategic initiatives at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and social impact.
Creasti
Creasti, Inc., a Delaware C corporation, is building a gamified savings and financial wellness app designed to help users build consistent saving habits through goals, streaks, challenges, AI coaching, education, and family circles.
LINEON Group
A real estate marketplace connecting property owners, agents, brokers, buyers, renters, and the Haitian diaspora through a professional digital platform.
FINANCEM
A digital wallet concept for Haiti focused on mobile payments, merchant QR acceptance, agent networks, and financial inclusion.
Insights
Writing & Reflections
Writing on finance, entrepreneurship, project management, sustainability, and Haiti's economic future.
Women, Markets, and Microloans: Why 70% of Haiti's Microfinance Clients Are Female Entrepreneurs
In Haiti's microfinance sector, women represent 70 percent of all clients — up from 55 percent in 2000. This is not accidental. It reflects the central role of women in Haiti's commercial economy, the design of microfinance products around social networks, and the demonstrated reality that women are among the most reliable and productive borrowers in the world.
The Microfinance Paradox: When Helping the Poor Requires Charging Them High Interest
Microfinance institutions exist to serve the poor. Yet they charge interest rates that often exceed 40 percent. This is not greed — it is the structural cost of delivering small loans to dispersed, undocumented borrowers in challenging environments. Understanding this paradox is essential for anyone who wants to build financial systems that truly serve the excluded.
From Grameen Bank to Port-au-Prince: How Microfinance Reached Haiti and What Happened Next
Microfinance began with a professor lending $27 to 42 bamboo stool makers in Bangladesh. It grew into a global movement that won its founder the Nobel Peace Prize. When it reached Haiti, it found a country perfectly suited for its model — and profoundly challenging for its ambitions. This is the story of how microfinance traveled from Dhaka to Port-au-Prince.
Areas of Focus
Where I Can Contribute
Areas where my education and experience allow me to add value, and where I'm continuing to grow.
Financial Analysis & Research Support
Supporting financial and investment analysis through company research, financial modeling, and valuation work, drawing on my graduate training, the CFA Level I curriculum, and ongoing hands-on experience.
Business Plans & Feasibility Studies
Preparing business plans and feasibility studies, building on several years of leading this work as co-founder of GACED Consulting in Haiti.
Startup & Venture Support
Helping early-stage founders think through business models, financial projections, and pitch materials, informed by my own experience building ventures.
Project Planning & Coordination
Planning and coordinating projects with a focus on clear structure and stakeholder alignment, drawing on graduate training in project management and years of experience as Chief of Staff at Haiti's National Port Authority.
Sustainability & Impact Analysis
Contributing to sustainability work such as greenhouse gas inventories and impact assessment, building on my corporate sustainability fellowship and Impact MBA training.
Haiti Market & Diaspora Insight
Sharing on-the-ground knowledge of Haiti's business environment, institutions, and diaspora networks for organizations exploring work in or with Haiti.
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Civic Initiative
Haiti 2077: A 50-Year Civic Vision
A nonpartisan civic reflection initiative inviting Haitians, diaspora members, professionals, students, entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers to contribute structured ideas for Haiti's long-term transformation.
Daily Motivation
Today's Reflection
“Consistency is louder than talent. Show up every day and the results will follow.”
— Dieulin Napoleon