Harika Thota
About Harika Thota
Harika Thota is an IB Analyst at Piper Sandler, specializing in healthcare investment banking. With a background in consulting and finance, she has held various roles in multiple organizations and is passionate about entrepreneurship.
Current Role as IB Analyst
Harika Thota currently serves as an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on healthcare investment banking, assisting clients in achieving their business objectives. Her responsibilities include conducting financial analysis, preparing presentations, and supporting senior bankers in deal execution.
Experience at Piper Sandler
Harika Thota previously worked at Piper Sandler as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in 2022. During her two-month tenure in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she gained hands-on experience in the investment banking sector, contributing to various projects and enhancing her analytical skills.
Educational Background
Harika Thota studied at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance and Management Information Systems from 2019 to 2023. Prior to her university education, she attended Eastview Senior High School from 2014 to 2019.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Harika Thota held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Consulting Associate at Carlson Consulting Enterprise for 11 months in 2022 and completed internships at Carlson Funds Enterprise, Hillcrest Capital Partners, and Girls Who Invest in 2021. Additionally, she served as the Finance Chair at Design U and was the VP of Brotherhood at Delta Sigma Pi - Alpha Epsilon.
Entrepreneurial Aspirations
Harika Thota has a long-term passion for entrepreneurship and aims to start her own business. Her experiences in investment banking and consulting have equipped her with the skills necessary to pursue this goal, and she is committed to developing innovative solutions to existing problems.