Varaha Ande

Experience

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  Klimande Griffith Foundation

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2023

  Chief Executive Officer

  -Tasked with establishing the foundation for the non-profit and establishing plans of action for the non-profit's growth. -Connected and collaborated with other social service establishments and organized events for community outreach at local public libraries to help increase interest in reading for youth in areas with low socioeconomic status.-Utilized this platform to orchestrate a partnership with local high schools to help successfully increase student involvement in such volunteering activities. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

  Market Researcher

  -Conducted a long-term market research project/initiative to help better understand any micro-fluctuations in the market, on a supply and demand scale and assessed potential openings for start-ups.-Analyzed differing socioeconomic niches and demographics which filled the demand in thee niches, to understand how local businesses could achieve differentiation. -Collected information through the utilization of a mix of online information, and direct contact with different branches of small businesses and companies to better understand the market structures they fit into. -Documented and examined all data and information through the utilization of Microsoft Word and Excel programs and discussed the data with a local economics professor from Vanderbilt University. Show less

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  A Grade Ahead (Formerly MathWizard)

  Nov 2021 - Jul 2023

  Academic Tutor

  Worked with 1-7th Graders to help strengthen their understanding of key concepts utilized in their classrooms.

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  Sponsor'Em LLC

  Mar 2023 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Have helped guide the company through the start-up process, and am currently working on developing systems and procedures to enable the company to expand and scale.

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  Banking and Trading Association

  Sept 2023 - now

  • Director of Outreach

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Investment Banking Division Member

    Sept 2023 - now
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  Kappa Delta Rho National Fraternity

  Jan 2024 - now

  Social Chair

  -Organized and executed numerous social events while managing the budget, logistics, and timelines effectively -Cultivated strong relationships with fraternity members, alumni, and other greek and charitable organizations on campus.

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  Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Jan 2024 - now

  Paired with an incoming first year Kelley student to help them with the transition into college and the pursuit of their academic endeavors at IU Met the academic requirements in K201 necessary to qualify as a K201 Peer Tutor.

  • Kelley to Kelley Peer Mentor

    Jun 2024 - now

  • K201 Peer Tutor

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
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  Private Equity and Venture Capital Club at Indiana University

  Feb 2024 - now

  Private Equity Analyst
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  Andiamo Equity

  Jun 2024 - Sept 2024

  Private Equity Analyst

  [LMM Search Fund]-Conducting detailed industry research to identify industry trends and potential acquisition opportunities-Performing due diligence on acquisition targets, through analysis of CIMs and other operational assessments, to evaluate risks and opportunities-Coordinating with multiple team members to help manage the timelines and prepare detailed documentation for weekly reports to senior leadership