Rishi Desai

Rishi Desai has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Rishi founded Avalon Landing Investments in 2019 and currently holds the position of Founder. In 2016, they worked as the Chief Operations Officer at Swish Dental. From June 2019 to March 2021, they served as a Board Member at Modento. In 2015, Rishi worked as an Investment Banking Associate at Lazard for a short period. In 2014, they worked as a Consultant at VUV Analytics, Inc., where they analyzed industry trends and managed sales strategy for a Series A funded startup. From 2008 to 2013, Rishi worked at Ziff Brothers Investments, where they developed skills in financial analytics, risk assessment, and business development. Rishi also led teams in software development and business development projects. Additionally, Rishi has volunteer experience as a Corporate Fundraising Volunteer at The Nanubhai Education Foundation in 2009-2010 and worked as an Analyst at Societe Generale from October 2007 to May 2008.

Rishi Desai's education history includes a Bachelor's degree in Economics from New York University, which they obtained from 2003 to 2007. From 2011 to 2012, they pursued a Certificate of Quantative Finance at the Wilmott Institute. Later, from 2014 to 2016, Rishi attended the Texas McCombs School of Business and completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Healthcare and Private Equity.