Abby Staker
About Abby Staker
Abby Staker is an Associate at Odyssey Investment Partners, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in investment banking and private equity, with previous roles at Citi and Tobacco Road Partners, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Current Role at Odyssey Investment Partners
Abby Staker has been working as an Associate at Odyssey Investment Partners since 2022. Her role involves supporting investment strategies and managing portfolio companies within the firm. Located in the New York City Metropolitan Area, she contributes to the firm's focus on private equity investments.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Prior to her current position, Abby Staker worked at Citi as an Investment Banking Senior Analyst from 2020 to 2022. She began her career at Citi as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in 2019, where she gained foundational experience in financial analysis and deal execution. This experience provided her with insights into the investment banking sector.
Education and Academic Background
Abby Staker studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Highest Honors from 2016 to 2020. She also pursued a minor in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies during her undergraduate studies. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant for the Mergers and Acquisitions course at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School from 2019 to 2020.
Internship Experience
Abby Staker has completed several internships that have shaped her career. She interned at Tobacco Road Partners as a Private Equity Intern in 2018, and at TrueBridge Capital Partners as an Investment Intern from 2019 to 2020. She also gained experience at Citi and ReverbNation, where she worked as an intern in 2017. These roles provided her with diverse insights into finance and business operations.
Athletic Involvement and Leadership
During her time at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Abby Staker was a Varsity Women's Soccer Player and served as the Academic Captain from 2016 to 2019. This role demonstrated her leadership skills and commitment to balancing athletics with academic responsibilities.