Hi, I'm Khushi I'm an independent startup consultant with experience across Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Consulting, and high-growth startups. Most recently, I worked with A&W Capital, where I gained real fundraising and M&A transaction experience, working closely with founders, PEs and VCs, and transaction stakeholders through various stages of the deal lifecycle. Prior to this, I gained experience across venture capital, consulting, and Forbes 30U30 founder-led startups, giving me exposure to both the founder and investor sides of the ecosystem. On the academic front, I'm an SRCC graduate and secured one of the highest on-campus placements in my batch. I have cleared CFA Level I in the 90th percentile and also hold the NISM Series XV Research Analyst certification. Over the years, I've mentored 100+ students and young professionals on breaking into finance, securing internships, cold emailing, navigating placements, CFA preparation, resume building, and career strategy. Many of the resources, frameworks, and insights I share come directly from lessons learned through my own journey of trial, error, and eventually working on real-world transactions. Today, through Topmate, I work with two kinds of people: • Students and professionals looking to build careers in Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Consulting, and broader finance roles. • Founders seeking practical guidance on fundraising readiness, investor outreach, pitch decks, financial modelling, and strategic growth decisions. Whether you're trying to land your first finance role, understand what investment banking actually looks like, prepare for fundraising, or simply need an informed second opinion, I'd be happy to help. Looking forward to speaking with you.