Elic Gum

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Investment Banking Analyst at Founders Advisors

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Overview

Elic is an Investment Banking Analyst at Founders Advisors with a background in M&A and strategic advisory for middle-market companies. He graduated summa cum laude from Samford University with a double major in Finance and Accounting. He also served as Treasurer for Samfords award-winning Financial Management Association chapter.

Outside of work, Elic is an avid reader and hiker who enjoys spending time with friends and family. During college, he was an active participant in "Step Sing, " a major university tradition involving large-scale, student-led singing and dancing productions, and pursued a minor in Philosophy alongside his business studies.

He has acted as a scenario participant for self-defense and Dallas SWAT unit training exercises.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Informal

Enthusiastic

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Private Markets
Has experience through a private equity internship and has a stated passion for the dynamic challenges of the private sector.
Mergers & Acquisitions
As an analyst at Founders Advisors, he is directly involved in the M&A and strategic advisory process for middle-market companies.
Student Leadership
Served as Secretary and Treasurer for Samford University's Financial Management Association, helping the chapter earn a "Superior Chapter" award, a top 10% global distinction.

Media Appearances

Elic has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Investment Banking Analyst at Founders Advisors
6-2024 - 8-2024
Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Founders Advisors
6-2023 - 8-2023
Private Equity Intern at Broadwing Capital
6-2022 - 8-2022
Wealth Management Intern at Sanders Morris Harris
5-2021 - 8-2021
Operations Assistant at TRG Ventures (USA)

Education

8-2021 - 5-2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from Samford University
8-2017 - 5-2021
High School Diploma from The Covenant School of Dallas

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Exp : 1 Location : Birmingham, Alabama, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Investment Banking Analyst at Founders Advisors
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Insights For Selling To Elic

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Elic is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Elic

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Elic move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Elic take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Elic

Personality Compatibility


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