Akaash P.

Akaash P.

5.0

(35)

Business Development Coach | IB/PE Trained | Sourcing, Dealmaking & Partner

15,480 min coached

364 followers

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University of Texas at Austin Logo

Studied at University of Texas at Austin

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Worked at Lazard

Successful clients at

+17

Available today at 3:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 4 hours

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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

U.S. Dermatology Partners Logo

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.

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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.

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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 Logo

    RBC Capital Markets

  • J.P. Morgan Logo

    J.P. Morgan

  • PJT Partners Logo

    PJT Partners

  • Citigroup Logo

    Citigroup

  • Guggenheim Partners Logo

    Guggenheim Partners

  • Houlihan Lokey Logo

    Houlihan Lokey

  • Ares Management Logo

    Ares Management

  • Centerbridge Partners Logo

    Centerbridge Partners

Education

University of Texas at Austin Logo

University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

35 Reviews

Overall Rating

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Knowledge

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Value

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Responsiveness

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Supportiveness

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