Ashwin A.

Ashwin A. has a diverse work experience spanning over 12 years. Ashwin is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Advocate Technologies since February 2020. In this role, Ashwin is dedicated to helping clients and lenders with borrower insurance reviews using cutting-edge compliance technology and a team of expert insurance consultants.

Prior to Advocate Technologies, Ashwin worked as a Principal in Private Equity at Elysium Management LLC from March 2016 to December 2020. Ashwin was an investor at a multi-billion dollar private equity firm and held previous board memberships with companies like Convene, Augustus Specialty, ITMA, and Risk Settlements. Ashwin's focus areas at Elysium Management were insurance and technology.

Before their stint in private equity, Ashwin worked at Goldman Sachs as an Analyst/Associate in the Investment Banking Division from 2010 to 2016. Ashwin specialized in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector, handling mergers and acquisitions as well as financings.

Ashwin's early experience includes an internship at Eko India Financial Services Private Limited, a mobile payments start-up focused on financial inclusion in India. This internship took place in 2008 and the company was backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Overall, Ashwin A.'s work experience demonstrates a strong background in finance, investment, technology, and insurance.

Ashwin A. has attended New York University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Politics. Additionally, Ashwin has also studied at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, focusing on Dramatic Writing, although they did not complete the degree.