
Akaash P.
5.0
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Land Your Dream Role | Ex-Lazard & Director of Corporate Development
14,862 min coached
361 followers
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Studied at University of Texas at Austin
Worked at Lazard
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Available today at 2:30 AM UTC
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Akaash's Coaching Offerings
Land a Top Corporate Development Offer: Start-to-Finish
Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.
Starting at $1,38010h+ of coaching
Land Top Corporate Development Interviews
Tailored guidance on networking, resume, cover letters, and more.
Starting at $7055h+ of coaching
Advance Your Corporate Development Career
Expert coaching to elevate your skills and achieve your corporate development goals.
Starting at $1,38010h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $150/hr
Get help with Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .
Akaash’s Corporate Development Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
Akaash has helped clients get into these companies:
With a robust background in investment banking and corporate development, I have successfully navigated the competitive recruiting landscape to secure positions at top-tier firms like Lazard Freres & Co. and now serve as Director of Corporate Development at a leading PPM roll-up, where I drive strategic growth initiatives through acquisitions. Having experienced the demanding recruiting process and advanced to a leadership position, I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals in corporate development. My hands-on experience and deep understanding of what top companies seek will guide you through every step of the recruiting journey, from resume building to interview preparation and offer negotiation. Whether you’re aiming to break into corporate development or advance your career, I’m here to offer actionable insights, personalized feedback, and a clear roadmap to success. Let’s work together to elevate your career and secure your next role in corporate development.
Akaash can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Market Research
LinkedIn Review
Competitive Analysis
Strategic Planning
Promotion Strategy
Business Valuation
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Mergers & Acquisitions
Financial Analysis
Salary Negotiation
Negotiation Skills
Akaash also coaches for Private Equity, Investment Banking, 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.)
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Overall Rating
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Knowledge
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Value
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Akaash has helped clients get into these companies: