MBA candidate at Masters' Union School of Business cohort of 2024, pursuing a degree in Technology and Business Management. I have a keen interest in the startup ecosystem, especially in the fields of alternative investments, fintech and Venture Capital. Investing in startups as my position as Private Market Head at Masters Union Investment Fund. I am also a co-founder of The Common Folk, a social initiative that serves the needy in Bangalore, reaching out to close to 10,000 people through food and clothes drives. Previously, I was a senior manager of investments and a founding team member at BHIVE Alts, a platform that offers fractional real estate and business financing solutions. I led a team of 12 investment associates to grow the AUM from 7 crores to 100 crores, and onboarded IFAs and channel partners to increase the distribution side of the business and also led the team to improve the retail investment arm. During my tenure at Bhive Alts I also completed Stoa School's 6 month flagship programme to have an industry immersive experience while working. I have also worked as an investment banking analyst at Sprout Capital Advisors and as a summer analyst in SilverMile Capital, and MAPE Advisory Group, where I gained valuable experience in deal sourcing and investor relations.