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Ian Barnett Yablonovsky
Student • Entrepreneur • Engineer-in-Training • Leader • Athlete
Summary
Motivated student with demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and applied technology. Founded and operated a data-driven digital commerce business, led the design and rollout of a school-wide entrepreneurship program, and completed competitive programs at Oxford, Phillips Exeter, MIT, and Boston University. Four-year varsity basketball player and competitive rowing coxswain with strong communication, strategic thinking, and team coordination skills.
Education
Brimmer and May School
Chestnut Hill, MA
- High Honors — 7th Grade (2024) and 6th Grade (2023)
- Basketball Point Guard (4-years)
- 8th Grade Entrepreneurship Initiative Founder
University of Oxford — Worcester College
Oxford Summer Courses: Business & Entrepreneurship
- Studied market analysis, value proposition design, competitive strategy, and financial fundamentals
Phillips Exeter Academy
Summer Program: Forensic Sciences
- Discovered rowing and served as coxswain, developing leadership in competitive athletics
UNAGB Summer Institute at MIT
Global Leadership, Emerging Technologies & the SDGs
- Model United Nations simulation; explored AI, climate, and global development policy
Boston University — U-Design Program
Introduction to Electrical Engineering & Applied Innovation
- Studied circuits, electronics, energy systems, and engineering design through hands-on projects
MIT Robotics Camp
Competitive Robotics Program
- Built and programmed robots for competitive head-to-head battles
Experience
Founder & Operator
Data-Driven Digital Commerce Venture
- Founded and operated a data-driven digital commerce business focused on virtual goods marketplaces
- Designed system to track game popularity, player demand, pricing trends, and asset value
- Managed inventory, customer communication, pricing strategy, and profit reinvestment
Contract Video Editor
Loanspark (Fintech Company)
- Produce high-quality video content for external brand and marketing initiatives
- Deliver short- and long-form video assets meeting brand standards and SLA expectations
Student Founder & Program Lead
8th Grade Entrepreneurship Initiative — Brimmer and May
- Initiated and led design of school-wide entrepreneurship program for entire 8th grade
- Partnered with Head of School to create "Shark Tank"–style business pitch experience
Coxswain
Competitive Rowing
- Lead crews during training and competition with real-time decision-making under pressure
Youth Basketball Mentor & Assistant Coach
YMCA
- Provided mentorship focusing on skill development, teamwork, and confidence-building
Counselor in Training (CIT)
West Suburban YMCA
- Assisted counselors with camp groups; coordinated Family Fun Nights and camp-wide events
Technical Video Creator
eBike Engineering & Modifications
- Produce short-form technical videos documenting eBike modifications and engineering decisions
Skills
Leadership & Communication
Leadership, Team Coordination, Public Speaking, Decision-Making, Mentorship
Entrepreneurship & Business
Strategic Thinking, Financial Planning, Market Analysis, Business Operations
Technical
Video Editing, Data Analysis, Systems Thinking, Robotics, Programming
Athletics
Basketball Point Guard (4-years), Rowing (Coxswain), Teamwork, Competition
Languages
English (Native), Russian (Fluent)
Honors & Certificates
- High Honors — Brimmer and May (7th & 6th Grade)
- Oxford Summer Courses Certificate — Worcester College
- Phillips Exeter Summer Academy Certificate
- UNAGB Summer Institute Certificate — MIT
- BU U-Design Program Certificate
- MIT Robotics Camp Certificate