
Akaash P.
5.0
(35)
Business Development Coach | IB/PE Trained | Sourcing, Dealmaking & Partner
15,480 min coached
364 followers
Supercoach
Studied at University of Texas at Austin
Worked at Lazard
Successful clients at
Available today at 3:00 PM UTC
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Akaash's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $160/hr
Get help with Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .
Akaash also coaches for Private Equity, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, and College. View all.
Akaash’s Business Development & Partnerships Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
20+ people coached for Business Development & Partnerships
Akaash has helped clients get into these companies:
I bring a unique blend of investment banking, private equity, corporate development, and founder-led deal sourcing experience to my Business Development & Partnerships coaching. I’ve worked across the full lifecycle of BD, from sourcing and qualifying opportunities, to building outbound engines, managing multi-channel pipelines, conducting executive-level outreach, and negotiating strategic partnerships. I’ve helped founders, operators, and job seekers break into BD roles across finance, healthcare, and technology through structured playbooks, personalized coaching, and proven outreach strategies. As the Founder of an independent sponsor healthcare investment platform, I build and manage a high-volume sourcing engine (800–1,000 outbound touches per month) and lead deep-relationship development with operators, bankers, brokers, and executives. I also coach clients on Leland across IB, PE, Corp Dev, and BD, with 35+ five-star reviews and a “Supercoach” distinction. My approach is highly tactical, detail-forward, and designed to help you stand out, whether you're pursuing BD roles, refining your sales/storytelling pitch, or developing a strategic partnerships motion from scratch.
Akaash can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Business Development Strategy
LinkedIn Review
Partnership Development
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Market Analysis
Salary Negotiation
Negotiation Skills
Akaash also coaches for Private Equity, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, and College. View all.
About Akaash
This year alone, Akaash has helped clients land Investment Banking roles at Moelis, Ducera, LionTree, and Jefferies; Private Equity and Growth Equity roles at General Atlantic, FTV Capital, and Gauge Capital; and Consulting roles at Bain & Company. Akaash Parimeru is a seasoned finance professional with deep experience across investment banking, private equity, and corporate development. He began his career at Lazard Frères & Co. in New York, working on high-stakes M&A and restructuring mandates, before joining a newly formed $500M private equity fund as an early hire on the investment team. Across his career, Akaash has executed over $600M in sell-side M&A and private equity transactions, giving him firsthand insight into what top firms look for in candidates. Now based in Dallas, he most recently served as Director of Corporate Development at a leading physician practice management roll-up, where he led strategic acquisitions and growth initiatives. Akaash specializes in helping candidates break into Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Corporate Development roles through practical, outcomes-driven coaching. He provides hands-on guidance across every stage of the process—from resume and story crafting to advanced technical prep, mock interviews, and offer negotiation—ensuring his clients stand out and secure top-tier job offers.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of mentorship in my own personal and professional growth. I understand the challenges of breaking into competitive fields and aim to help others overcome those hurdles with actionable advice and personalized feedback. Whether it’s refining a resume, preparing for interviews, or planning career moves, I’m eager to help others reach their goals and unlock their potential.
Work Experience
Director of Growth Strategy
U.S. Dermatology Partners
2023 - 2025
Led M&A for a specialty physician practice management company with over 100 clinical locations across 8 states.
Growth Equity
Braemont Capital
2021 - 2023
Private investment firm focused on building high-growth founder-led companies with flexible, long-term capital in partnership with its Entrepreneur & Family Office network.

Investment Banking
Lazard
2019 - 2021
Provided M&A advisory services to public and private companies across Telecommunications, Media, and Information Services sectors.
Akaash was also given offers to work at
RBC Capital Markets
J.P. Morgan
PJT Partners
Citigroup
Guggenheim Partners
Houlihan Lokey
Ares Management

Centerbridge Partners
Education

University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
35 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
Akaash has helped clients get into these companies: