Sriram Potluri is an Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard since August 2023, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Prior experience includes a role as a Teaching Assistant for Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, and serving as Portfolio Manager for the Undergraduate Student Investment Fund, overseeing assets under management of $5.8 million. Sriram has also contributed as a Debate Coach at Prestige Debate Academy and gained experience as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Lazard. Leadership roles include Co-Executive Director of Mentorship and Director of Leaders Program within the Trojan Investing Society. Sriram's analytical skills were further honed during a stint as a Private Equity Spring Analyst at Athenaeum Partners. Education credentials include a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Applied Analytics from the University of Southern California, and recognition of Cum Laude with Highest Honors from Oak Park High School.