Bruin Value Investing
Neil Patel currently serves as a Senior Assistant Desktop Support Analyst at UCLA Information Technology Services, focusing on operational and logistic maintenance for ITS Desktop Support since May 2023. Previously, Neil held the position of Assistant Desktop Support Analyst, providing tier 1 IT support to UCLA's administrative departments. In addition to IT roles, Neil is involved in leadership development at UCLA Undergraduate Business Society and serves as an Associate at Bruin Value Investing, concentrating on financial services and technology sectors. Recent experience includes a winter analyst role at The Opes Group, specializing in Caribbean e-commerce, and a summer analyst position at Clairmont Capital Group in private equity. Neil is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at UCLA, expected to graduate in June 2026, following a high school diploma from Brophy College Preparatory.
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Bruin Value Investing
Bruin Value Investing is UCLA's leading undergraduate finance organization and first student-led investment fund. Members gain hands-on experience in understanding and forming investment ideas through creating team-driven stock pitches. These investment ideas are developed using the value investment perspective, which seeks to find businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and a market price trading below its intrinsic value. While developing and presenting investment ideas, members gain exposure to the various aspects of financial markets, investment research, and financial analysis. Beyond being a finance organization, Bruin Value Investing also prides itself on its driven, tight-knit, and inclusive culture, as we strive to support our members both professionally and personally. The result is that members attain top careers across investment banking, private equity, consulting, and other related fields, while also forming networks and friendships that span far beyond college.