Economics · Finance · Strategy

Vishanth
Ashok

Economics at the University of Texas at Austin. Minors in Accounting & Entrepreneurship. Hands-on across private equity, hedge funds, and investment banking — building models, stress-testing assumptions, and turning complexity into conviction.

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University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
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01 — Profile

First-principles
thinking applied
to capital.

I'm an Economics candidate at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating May 2028, with minors in Accounting (BEOP) and Entrepreneurship. My background spans digital infrastructure PE, long/short equity, real estate PE, and investment banking — giving me a multi-lens view of how capital flows and compounds.

Affiliated with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center and the McCombs Real Estate Center. I build models with obsessive attention to underlying assumptions, and a refusal to mistake precision for accuracy.

UniversityUniversity of Texas at Austin
DegreeEconomics
MinorsAccounting · Entrepreneurship
GraduationMay 2028
LocationAustin, TX
Phone(210) 992-9068
LanguagesEnglish · Hindi · Telugu
02 — Experience

Where I've
created value.

Dec 2025 — Present
Remote
Investment Banking Analyst Intern
Independent Investment Bankers Corp.
  • Supporting transaction analysis, valuation work, and deal materials across middle-market engagements.
  • Assisting senior bankers in producing pitch materials and financial models for M&A and capital raise mandates.
Sep — Dec 2025
Austin, TX
Transactions & Strategy Intern
Evermount Partners LLC
  • Conducted market and competitive intelligence for a Texas-based data center operator, benchmarking 15+ regional peers on pricing strategies and customer concentration.
  • Identified key growth opportunities and positioning strategies for AI-driven demand markets.
  • Built analytical frameworks on market trends, demand drivers, and operational risks — including scenario modeling of working capital and balance sheet dynamics for growth, expansion, and GTM strategies.
Jan — Mar 2025
Remote
Private Equity Analyst Intern
Fund Launch Partners LLC
  • Conducted industry research on U.S. multifamily housing, summarizing market trends, demand drivers, and risk factors to support initial investment screening.
Selected Transaction Experience
$2M Multifamily Real Estate — Potential LBO
  • Organized historical income statements and operating metrics for valuation review from CIM financials.
  • Researched comparable transactions and market benchmarks incorporated into internal senior review materials.
$1.5M Print Media Company — Potential LBO
  • Reviewed and adjusted LBO model, focusing on operating assumptions, leverage cases, and IRR/MOIC sensitivities.
  • Compiled competitive landscape research including market sizing and comparable valuation metrics.
Mar — Jun 2025
Remote
Investment Analyst Intern
PNTHR Funds LP
  • Streamlined monthly reporting via Python automation scripts, reducing data compilation time by 23%; improved compliance tracking and alpha attribution accuracy.
  • Leveraged SQL for data extraction and manipulation to support reporting workflows.
  • Drafted investment memos and quarterly portfolio updates for 30+ discretionary strategies (long/short equities); supported buy/short recommendations using strategic analysis and critical thinking.
  • Conducted preliminary diligence on 15+ private investment ideas across software, energy, and healthcare; pitched 5 ideas to partners and investors.
03 — Capabilities

Tools of
the trade.

Finance & Modeling
Financial ModelingDCF AnalysisLBO ModelingValuationFP&AIRR / MOICCorporate Budgeting
Technical & Data
Python (pandas, NumPy)SQLRPower BIExcel & VBAMacrosData Cleaning
Research & Analysis
Due DiligenceMarket ResearchInvestment MemosIndustry AnalysisSWOTGrowth StrategyCompetitive Intelligence
Platforms & Tools
Pitchbook (Morningstar)S&P CapIQMoody's CREBloombergPowerPointAI Research Tools
04 — Leadership

Beyond the
spreadsheet.

Jan 2026 — Present
Student Advisory Council
Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center · UT Austin
Representing UT Austin's energy student community by coordinating industry events, engaging senior energy advisors, and facilitating connections between students and professionals.
Sep 2025 — Present
Academic Officer
Real Estate Center Student Society · UT Austin
Leading workshops teaching real estate financial modeling, market trends, and investment strategy to undergraduate members.
Oct 2025
Real Estate Case Competition
Weiser Center for Real Estate · University of Michigan
Competed in Ann Arbor — collaborating on market research, underwriting assumptions, and final investment recommendations.
Certifications
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification2024
WSP Financial ModellingCompleted
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)In Progress
Outside the Office
🍗 Nashville Hot Chicken
🧋 Boba Tea
📈 Investing
📚 The House of Morgan
🏓 Pickleball
☕ Coffee
05 — Writing

Thinking out
loud.

Essays on investing, markets, and strategy — published on Substack. Updates automatically whenever a new piece goes live.

Read all posts on substack.com/@vishanthashok ↗
06 — Contact

Let's talk
capital.

Open to conversations about investing, strategy, and long-term thinking. Whether it's an opportunity, a question, or just a good idea — reach out.

vishanthashok@gmail.com LinkedIn ↗ (210) 992-9068