Sahit Dendekuri
About Sahit Dendekuri
Sahit Dendekuri is an incoming Private Equity Analyst with a diverse background in private equity and venture capital. He has held various roles at notable firms such as Altamont Capital Partners, Vista Equity Partners, and New Enterprise Associates, while also co-founding a startup and serving as a representative at Stanford University.
Work at Vista Equity Partners
Sahit Dendekuri currently serves as an Incoming Private Equity Analyst at Vista Equity Partners, a role he began in 2023. His responsibilities include analyzing investment opportunities and supporting the firm's private equity initiatives. Prior to this position, he completed a Private Equity Summer Analyst role at Vista Equity Partners in 2023 for one month, where he gained experience in financial modeling and market analysis.
Previous Experience in Private Equity
Dendekuri has a background in private equity, having worked as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at Altamont Capital Partners in 2022 for two months. He also served as a Summer Analyst at Altamont Capital Partners in 2021 for two months. His experience in these roles involved evaluating investment strategies and conducting due diligence on potential acquisitions.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Sahit Dendekuri co-founded Hollr, a startup based in Palo Alto, California, where he worked from 2020 to 2021. This experience provided him with insights into startup operations and the challenges of entrepreneurship. His role involved developing business strategies and engaging with early-stage investors.
Education and Expertise
Dendekuri is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence at Stanford University, expected to complete in 2024. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Symbolic Systems with Distinction from Stanford University, which he completed in 2023. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in technology and analytical skills relevant to his roles in finance and investment.
Involvement at Stanford University
During his time at Stanford University, Dendekuri served as the Board of Trustees Undergraduate Representative from 2022 to 2023. In this role, he represented undergraduate students' interests and contributed to discussions on university governance. Additionally, he worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Lean Launchpad course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2021.