Aakanksha Saxena

Aakanksha Saxena is a Private Equity Associate at Turn/River Capital, with prior experience as an Investment Banking Analyst focused on Technology M&A at Centerview Partners. Aakanksha was recognized as one of 20 founding members in a competitive selection process for Womxn Ignite, where solutions were developed to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional roles include Venture Capital Analyst at Sierra Ventures, where investment opportunities were assessed, and Vice President of Business Development at the Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students, raising significant funds for Stanford's largest business group. Aakanksha has experience as a Cycle Editor for The Stanford Review, crafting political commentary, and has participated in various prestigious programs, such as Goldman Sachs' Women's Leadership Camp. Aakanksha holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Stanford University.