
Akaash P.
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Land Your Dream Private Equity Role | Ex-Lazard & $500M Growth Fund
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 tomorrow at 2:30 AM UTC
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Akaash's Coaching Offerings
Land a Top Private Equity Offer: Start-to-Finish
Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.
Starting at $1,38010h+ of coaching
Land Top Private Equity Interviews
Tailored guidance on networking, firm selection, resumes, and more.
Starting at $7055h+ of coaching
Nail The Private Equity Interviews
Crush the interview through drills, frameworks, mock interviews, and more.
Starting at $7055h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $150/hr
Get help with Deal Sourcing, LinkedIn Review, and .
Akaash’s Private Equity Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Associate
60+ people coached for Private Equity
Akaash has helped clients get into these companies:
With a robust background in both investment banking and private equity, I have successfully navigated the competitive recruiting landscape to secure positions at top-tier firms like Lazard Freres & Co. and a newly formed $500M private equity fund. Currently, I serve as Director of Corporate Development at a leading PPM roll-up, where I am instrumental in shaping strategic growth initiatives. As someone who has been through the rigorous recruiting process and emerged at the top of my field, I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals in private equity. My hands-on experience and deep understanding of what top firms are looking for will guide you through each step of the recruiting journey, from resume crafting to interview prep and offer negotiation. Whether you’re breaking into the industry or looking to advance your career, I’m here to provide actionable insights, personalized feedback, and a roadmap to success. Let’s work together to elevate your career and secure your next role in private equity.
Akaash can help with:
Deal Sourcing
LinkedIn Review
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Investment Evaluation
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
Akaash also coaches for 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.)
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Akaash has helped clients get into these companies: