Akaash Parimeru
Investment banking and private equity recruiting coach
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas |
Akaash Parimeru is a career coach who helps candidates break into investment banking, private equity, and corporate development. He began at Lazard in New York, then joined a new $500M private equity fund as an early hire. He later became Director of Growth Strategy at a physician practice management company. He has executed over $600M in sell-side M&A and private equity deals. His clients have landed roles at Evercore, Moelis, and General Atlantic.
What Akaash helps with
Akaash helps candidates win jobs in investment banking, private equity, and corporate development. He supports them at each step of the hiring process.
- Breaking into investment banking
- Breaking into private equity
- Landing corporate development roles
- Crafting a resume and personal story
- Advanced technical interview prep
- Mock interviews
- Negotiating job offers
- Entering finance from non-traditional backgrounds
Who Akaash works with
Akaash works with candidates aiming for roles in investment banking, private equity, and corporate development. Some come from non-traditional backgrounds. His clients have gone on to roles at banks, growth equity firms, private equity funds, and Bain & Company.
Background and qualifications
Akaash started his career at Lazard in New York. There he worked on M&A and strategic advisory deals. He then joined a newly formed $500M private equity fund as an early hire on the investment team. Most recently he was Director of Growth Strategy at a leading physician practice management company. Across these roles he executed over $600M in sell-side M&A and private equity deals. That work gave him a close view of what top firms look for in candidates.
Akaash Parimeru pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Recorded webinars on PE technical interviews
- Investment banking behavioral interview guide
Akaash Parimeru reviews
Akaash Parimeru has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 60 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Lazard banker and private equity investor who has executed over $600M in deals and coaches candidates into the same fields.
Best for candidates targeting investment banking, private equity, or corporate development roles at top firms.
Common questions
How much does Akaash Parimeru charge?
Coaching with Akaash runs $80 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Akaash Parimeru help with?
Akaash Parimeru helps with breaking into investment banking, breaking into private equity, landing corporate development roles and crafting a resume and personal story.
Does Akaash Parimeru have reviews?
Akaash Parimeru has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 60 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Akaash work with people from non-traditional backgrounds?
Yes. He has led a session on breaking into investment banking from non-traditional backgrounds.
Which roles does Akaash prepare candidates for?
He prepares candidates for investment banking, private equity, and corporate development roles. He also covers business development and partnerships, and AI for finance.
How do I contact Akaash Parimeru?
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