Abhinaya Konduru

Kauffman Fellow (Class 28)

2023

Principal

2022

M25 Group is an early-stage micro-venture capital fund based in Chicago, investing solely in companies headquartered in the Midwest in software and tech-enabled startups.. I spend my time working on new investments and with a couple of our portfolio companies.

Senior Associate

2021 - 2022

Associate

2019 - 2021

Investment Analyst

2017 - 2019

Global Women in VC: Associates & Analyst Moderator

2019 - 2022

Global Women in VC is the largest community of women investors, enabling connections, collaboration & empowerment on a global scale. The community is currently comprised of 2,500+ women investors from 50+ countries. Visit www.women-vc.com to learn more & join!

Computer Lab Assistant

2014 - 2017

•Maintain and monitor operations of the computer lab to enhance the instructional program. •Oversee and advise students in use of lab technology and software, including: R, Bloomberg, and OneTick.

Student Blogger

2013 - 2015

•Produce blog posts for the College of Business every week to showcase my experiences in college. •Communicate about student experiences and encounters to bring awareness in college. http://blog.business.uic.edu/abhinaya-konduru

Student Analyst

2016 - 2016

• Performed company, market (comparables) and industry analysis for Business Enterprise Valuation, Purchase Price Allocation and Expert Litigation reports. • Created integrated financial spreadsheet models with client provided data to value the business. • Drafted technical reports and presentations for team and clients’ decision making in acquisitions and other deals. • Designed queries for an executive compensation study utilizing SEC filings, Capital IQ and Capital IQ commands. • Collected data from various databases and industry research houses to create assumptions and projections for clients.

Vice President of Investments

2013 - 2016

VICE-PRESIDENT OF INVESTMENTS (June 2015 – May 2016) PRESIDENT (June 2014 – May 2015) • Manage ten executive board officers to ensure they fulfill responsibilities delegated to them. • Started a student-led portfolio management team to offer experience in applied financial analysis. • Allocate $4,000 of yearly funds for FIG's events, stock game scholarships, portfolio, and organization expenses. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF (January 2014 – May 2014) •Write and layout weekly newsletter about investments given to over one hundred members. •Teach members about different types of investments and analysis through the newsletter. http://www.uicfig.com/

Intern

2015 - 2015

• Research, analyze and back test various trading ideas by utilizing R programming language. • Gather data for internal metrics on various aspects of the website to analyze trends and patterns. • Compose blog posts to inform audiences about Dough platform and recap Tastytrade Inc network shows.

Summer Analyst

2015 - 2015

• Gathered critical relationship management static data for the 13 primary focus firm distribution partners for GSAM representing $81B in AUM. • Built a centralized reference tool for critical data points including invoicing agreement terms, trading and operational systems used, primary contacts and industry attributes to increase efficiency across GSAM Shareholder Services and Key Account Sales. • Built an Excel Macro to automate internal distribution process that saves on average 30 minutes to one hour every week. • Analyzed internal agreement approval process to optimize productivity by finding two different solutions and saving 5-7 business days interaction with client. • Documented six focus firm’s alternative investment product set up procedure providing detailed instructions on requirements for GSAM products to be set up on a third party intermediary’s platform.

Community Leaders Program

2014 - 2015

•Help increase web literacy in Chicago by working with small businesses to expand their business. •Train business owners about Internet use with the help of Google products, team members and various mentors.

Treasurer

2013 - 2015

TREASURER (June 2014 – May 2015) • Manage and distribute student organization’s fundraising money of $25,000+ for service trip logistics. • Maintain financial reports. PUBLISIST (August 2013 – May 2014) •Marketed events by creating flyers and social networking to increase the number of volunteers. http://uic.orgsync.com/org/asbuic