Meet the Team

Our leadership and cohorts

Meet the Team

Our leadership and cohorts

Meet the Team

Our leadership and cohorts

Executive Board

Partners

Noah is a fourth-year studying Economics & Data Science. This summer, he will work as a summer business analyst at McKinsey & Co. and has worked with AI startups, growth equity, and private equity firms. Noah’s interests include pickleball, soccer, weightlifting, and traveling

Hugo is a fourth-year studying Economics. Originally from London, this summer he will be interning in investment banking at Ardea Partners. He interned in private equity at Investindustrial and has worked for three seed-stage tech startups. He has strong interests in early-stage businesses, private markets investing, and technology, and in his free time, Hugo has a passion for startups, photography, and playing tennis and basketball.

Isaías is a fourth-year studying Economics, Philosophy and Global Studies. Originally from Long Island, this summer, he will be interning at Vista Equity Partners in Chicago. Previously, he has interned at search funds and university foundations, and is the Co-President of the University of Chicago's BlackGen Capital chapter. Outside of class, Isaías enjoys working out, reading and making candles.

Noah Bhuta

Hugo Berman

Isaías Vilato

Arhan is a fourth-year studying Economics and Statistics. Originally from the US but currently living in London, UK, he will be interning at Morgan Stanley investment banking in London. Last summer, he worked as an analyst at the Inspired Education Group, focusing on global acquisitions of premium K-12 schools. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, and recreational poker.

Arhan Sarma

Managing Partner

Partner

Partners

Noah is a fourth-year studying Economics & Data Science. This summer, he will work as a summer business analyst at McKinsey & Co. and has worked with AI startups, growth equity, and private equity firms. Noah’s interests include pickleball, soccer, weightlifting, and traveling

Hugo is a fourth-year studying Economics. Originally from London, this summer he will be interning in investment banking at Ardea Partners. He interned in private equity at Investindustrial and has worked for three seed-stage tech startups. He has strong interests in early-stage businesses, private markets investing, and technology, and in his free time, Hugo has a passion for startups, photography, and playing tennis and basketball.

Isaías is a fourth-year studying Economics, Philosophy and Global Studies. Originally from Long Island, this summer, he will be interning at Vista Equity Partners in Chicago. Previously, he has interned at search funds and university foundations, and is the Co-President of the University of Chicago's BlackGen Capital chapter. Outside of class, Isaías enjoys working out, reading and making candles.

Noah Bhuta

Hugo Berman

Isaías Vilato

Arhan is a fourth-year studying Economics and Statistics. Originally from the US but currently living in London, UK, he will be interning at Morgan Stanley investment banking in London. Last summer, he worked as an analyst at the Inspired Education Group, focusing on global acquisitions of premium K-12 schools. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, and recreational poker.

Arhan Sarma

Managing Partner

Partner

Partners

Noah is a fourth-year studying Economics & Data Science. This summer, he will work as a summer business analyst at McKinsey & Co. and has worked with AI startups, growth equity, and private equity firms. Noah’s interests include pickleball, soccer, weightlifting, and traveling

Hugo is a fourth-year studying Economics. Originally from London, this summer he will be interning in investment banking at Ardea Partners. He interned in private equity at Investindustrial and has worked for three seed-stage tech startups. He has strong interests in early-stage businesses, private markets investing, and technology, and in his free time, Hugo has a passion for startups, photography, and playing tennis and basketball.

Isaías is a fourth-year studying Economics, Philosophy and Global Studies. Originally from Long Island, this summer, he will be interning at Vista Equity Partners in Chicago. Previously, he has interned at search funds and university foundations, and is the Co-President of the University of Chicago's BlackGen Capital chapter. Outside of class, Isaías enjoys working out, reading and making candles.

Noah Bhuta

Hugo Berman

Isaías Vilato

Arhan is a fourth-year studying Economics and Statistics. Originally from the US but currently living in London, UK, he will be interning at Morgan Stanley investment banking in London. Last summer, he worked as an analyst at the Inspired Education Group, focusing on global acquisitions of premium K-12 schools. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, and recreational poker.

Arhan Sarma

Managing Partner

Partner

Vice Presidents

VP of Education and Operations

VP of Outreach and Operations

VP of Operations

Ivan is a third-year studying Physics and Economics. Originally from Chicago, he is interning this summer in venture capital in San Francisco alongside on-campus research at the Alivisatos Lab. He is also involved with other endeavors, such as the UChicago Space Program and quantum technology research. He is interested in tech and healthcare PE, and in his free time he enjoys lifting, hanging out with friends and golf.

Cathleen is a third-year studying chemistry and economics. Originally from Shanghai, she has interned at Ernst & Young as part of their auditing team. She is interested in pursuing a career in consulting and potentially healthcare PE. Outside of school, Cathleen loves to run marathons, try new restaurants, and make ceramics.

Christopher is a third-year majoring in Economics and Film. This summer he will be a Marketing Intern at Kēpos, a UChicago CPG start-up creating gut health supplements. When he’s not thinking about strategy or storytelling, you’ll probably find him behind a camera, in front of a movie screen, or experimenting in the kitchen.

Ivan Shapkarov

Cathleen Chow

Christopher Friis

Vice Presidents

VP of Education and Operations

VP of Outreach and Operations

VP of Operations

Ivan is a third-year studying Physics and Economics. Originally from Chicago, he is interning this summer in venture capital in San Francisco alongside on-campus research at the Alivisatos Lab. He is also involved with other endeavors, such as the UChicago Space Program and quantum technology research. He is interested in tech and healthcare PE, and in his free time he enjoys lifting, hanging out with friends and golf.

Cathleen is a third-year studying chemistry and economics. Originally from Shanghai, she has interned at Ernst & Young as part of their auditing team. She is interested in pursuing a career in consulting and potentially healthcare PE. Outside of school, Cathleen loves to run marathons, try new restaurants, and make ceramics.

Christopher is a third-year majoring in Economics and Film. This summer he will be a Marketing Intern at Kēpos, a UChicago CPG start-up creating gut health supplements. When he’s not thinking about strategy or storytelling, you’ll probably find him behind a camera, in front of a movie screen, or experimenting in the kitchen.

Ivan Shapkarov

Cathleen Chow

Christopher Friis

Vice Presidents

VP of Education and Operations

VP of Outreach and Operations

VP of Operations

Ivan is a third-year studying Physics and Economics. Originally from Chicago, he is interning this summer in venture capital in San Francisco alongside on-campus research at the Alivisatos Lab. He is also involved with other endeavors, such as the UChicago Space Program and quantum technology research. He is interested in tech and healthcare PE, and in his free time he enjoys lifting, hanging out with friends and golf.

Cathleen is a third-year studying chemistry and economics. Originally from Shanghai, she has interned at Ernst & Young as part of their auditing team. She is interested in pursuing a career in consulting and potentially healthcare PE. Outside of school, Cathleen loves to run marathons, try new restaurants, and make ceramics.

Christopher is a third-year majoring in Economics and Film. This summer he will be a Marketing Intern at Kēpos, a UChicago CPG start-up creating gut health supplements. When he’s not thinking about strategy or storytelling, you’ll probably find him behind a camera, in front of a movie screen, or experimenting in the kitchen.

Ivan Shapkarov

Cathleen Chow

Christopher Friis

Junior Board

Junior Board Members

Board of Education and Operations

Board of Outreach and Operations

Micayla is a second-year majoring in Economics and Biology. A Chicago native, this summer she is working as a private equity intern at Shore Capital Partners. Micayla’s interests include playing board games, writing, trying out new restaurants, and watching movies.

Riley is a second-year studying Economics and Classics. Originally from Greenwich, CT, this summer he is working as an intern on the Secondaries team at Lexington Partners, as well as building (P)rind, a startup developing unique protein snacks. Outside
of class, he is interested in sports, music and entrepreneurship.

Fernanda is a second-year majoring in Economics & Data Science. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this summer she will intern as an Investments Intern at Advocate Health in Oak Brook, Illinois, as part of the UChicago Rogers Scholars Program in Finance. Fernanda’s interests include exploring coffee shops, playing the guitar, and studying different languages.

Kyle is a second year studying Business Economics and Health and Society. This summer, he will work as a Summer Analyst at ScOp Venture Capital, and previously he was a private equity intern at Spring Street Capital. Long-term he wants to pursue healthcare or tech buyout PE. Outside school, Kyle enjoys drawing, skiing, and cooking.

Micayla Hatcher

Riley Gilsenan

Board of Operations and Outreach

Fernanda Rebelo Pinheiro

Board of Education and Outreach

Kyle Park

Matias is a second-year studying Business Economics. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia and Palm Beach, Florida, this summer he will be working as an Investment Analyst Intern at Greenridge Capital Partners, a private equity firm. Outside of class, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, and working out.

Board of Social and Operations

Board of Social and Outreach

Matias Saiz Mejia

Jean is a second-year studying Economics and Law, Letters, and Society. Prior to living in Scarsdale, NY, Jean was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. This summer, she will be interning at Lazard’s Financial Advisory Group in Seoul. She is interested in healthcare private equity investing. In her free time, Jean enjoys baking, going to cafes, and walking with friends.

Board of Outreach and Operations

Jean Sung

Alex is a second-year Economics and Statistics student with a passion for technology finance. Originally from Beijing, this summer he is working in both buy-side and sell-side roles, interning on the TMT team at CICC and in Equities at Walleye Capital. He is particularly interested in technology-focused investment banking and private equity, and in his free time he enjoys staying active through soccer and tennis.

Alex Zhao

Junior Board Members

Board of Education and Operations

Board of Outreach and Operations

Micayla is a second-year majoring in Economics and Biology. A Chicago native, this summer she is working as a private equity intern at Shore Capital Partners. Micayla’s interests include playing board games, writing, trying out new restaurants, and watching movies.

Riley is a second-year studying Economics and Classics. Originally from Greenwich, CT, this summer he is working as an intern on the Secondaries team at Lexington Partners, as well as building (P)rind, a startup developing unique protein snacks. Outside
of class, he is interested in sports, music and entrepreneurship.

Fernanda is a second-year majoring in Economics & Data Science. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this summer she will intern as an Investments Intern at Advocate Health in Oak Brook, Illinois, as part of the UChicago Rogers Scholars Program in Finance. Fernanda’s interests include exploring coffee shops, playing the guitar, and studying different languages.

Kyle is a second year studying Business Economics and Health and Society. This summer, he will work as a Summer Analyst at ScOp Venture Capital, and previously he was a private equity intern at Spring Street Capital. Long-term he wants to pursue healthcare or tech buyout PE. Outside school, Kyle enjoys drawing, skiing, and cooking.

Micayla Hatcher

Riley Gilsenan

Board of Operations and Outreach

Fernanda Rebelo Pinheiro

Board of Education and Outreach

Kyle Park

Matias is a second-year studying Business Economics. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia and Palm Beach, Florida, this summer he will be working as an Investment Analyst Intern at Greenridge Capital Partners, a private equity firm. Outside of class, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, and working out.

Board of Social and Operations

Board of Social and Outreach

Matias Saiz Mejia

Jean is a second-year studying Economics and Law, Letters, and Society. Prior to living in Scarsdale, NY, Jean was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. This summer, she will be interning at Lazard’s Financial Advisory Group in Seoul. She is interested in healthcare private equity investing. In her free time, Jean enjoys baking, going to cafes, and walking with friends.

Board of Outreach and Operations

Jean Sung

Alex is a second-year Economics and Statistics student with a passion for technology finance. Originally from Beijing, this summer he is working in both buy-side and sell-side roles, interning on the TMT team at CICC and in Equities at Walleye Capital. He is particularly interested in technology-focused investment banking and private equity, and in his free time he enjoys staying active through soccer and tennis.

Alex Zhao

Junior Board Members

Board of Education and Operations

Board of Outreach and Operations

Micayla is a second-year majoring in Economics and Biology. A Chicago native, this summer she is working as a private equity intern at Shore Capital Partners. Micayla’s interests include playing board games, writing, trying out new restaurants, and watching movies.

Riley is a second-year studying Economics and Classics. Originally from Greenwich, CT, this summer he is working as an intern on the Secondaries team at Lexington Partners, as well as building (P)rind, a startup developing unique protein snacks. Outside
of class, he is interested in sports, music and entrepreneurship.

Fernanda is a second-year majoring in Economics & Data Science. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this summer she will intern as an Investments Intern at Advocate Health in Oak Brook, Illinois, as part of the UChicago Rogers Scholars Program in Finance. Fernanda’s interests include exploring coffee shops, playing the guitar, and studying different languages.

Kyle is a second year studying Business Economics and Health and Society. This summer, he will work as a Summer Analyst at ScOp Venture Capital, and previously he was a private equity intern at Spring Street Capital. Long-term he wants to pursue healthcare or tech buyout PE. Outside school, Kyle enjoys drawing, skiing, and cooking.

Micayla Hatcher

Riley Gilsenan

Board of Operations and Outreach

Fernanda Rebelo Pinheiro

Board of Education and Outreach

Kyle Park

Matias is a second-year studying Business Economics. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia and Palm Beach, Florida, this summer he will be working as an Investment Analyst Intern at Greenridge Capital Partners, a private equity firm. Outside of class, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, and working out.

Board of Social and Operations

Board of Social and Outreach

Matias Saiz Mejia

Jean is a second-year studying Economics and Law, Letters, and Society. Prior to living in Scarsdale, NY, Jean was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. This summer, she will be interning at Lazard’s Financial Advisory Group in Seoul. She is interested in healthcare private equity investing. In her free time, Jean enjoys baking, going to cafes, and walking with friends.

Board of Outreach and Operations

Jean Sung

Alex is a second-year Economics and Statistics student with a passion for technology finance. Originally from Beijing, this summer he is working in both buy-side and sell-side roles, interning on the TMT team at CICC and in Equities at Walleye Capital. He is particularly interested in technology-focused investment banking and private equity, and in his free time he enjoys staying active through soccer and tennis.

Alex Zhao

2024-2025 Cohort

•. Matias Saiz Mejia

2024-2025 Cohort

•. Matias Saiz Mejia

2024-2025 Cohort

•. Matias Saiz Mejia

2023-2024 Cohort

2023-2024 Cohort

2023-2024 Cohort

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