LUKE LIMING

Overview

Luke embodies the core of a Podium Sweep archetype — intensely competitive, internally driven, and wired to chase the top spot in whatever arena he’s placed in. His background in Division I Track & Field shows up clearly in his approach to MAP: disciplined, consistent, and committed to improving week over week.

While his GPA trails some of the class’s top academic profiles, his performance throughout the Diamond League tells a different story: Luke is **technically sound**, highly coachable, and one of the more reliable contributors in team-based assignments. He doesn’t rely on highlight-reel “wow plays,” but rather a steady drumbeat of correct, clean, and correctly structured work — the kind of foundation actual analysts build careers on.

Add in entrepreneurship experience (running a clothing brand), BD experience with Terelley, and real traction in valuation-focused assignments, and Luke profiles as a competitive, bankable 2027 summer candidate with clear upward mobility if his technical ceiling continues to rise.

Strengths

• Podium Sweep mentality: Fiercely competitive and improvement-oriented; thrives on pursuing top outcomes.
• Consistent weekly execution: Never too high or too low — steady delivery across all MAP phases.
• Technically reliable: Produces clean, well-structured, accurate work even without standout flash.
• Entrepreneurial initiative: Co-founded and managed apparel venture with full financial responsibility.
• Strong BD and messaging skills: Outreach campaigns and reporting work show strong commercial instincts.
• Leadership upside: Coaching experience + leadership academy involvement + early recognition at UNC.
• High athletic discipline: Track & Field background builds routine, accountability, and competitive tempo.

Areas for Development

• GPA improvement would meaningfully elevate his competitiveness at top-tier firms.
• Can lean into producing occasional “step-up” plays or differentiated insights on team assignments.
• Continue sharpening technical precision (DCF nuance, comps commentary, IC-style synthesis).

Projection

A Round 2–3 MAP prospect with strong competitive DNA, steady execution, and meaningful upside. Luke’s mentality aligns directly with what investment banking teams value — discipline, pace, and an internal drive to outperform benchmarks. With continued technical growth, he projects as a high-upside analyst capable of thriving in fast-paced deal environments.