At Sharada, we thrive on challenges and embrace the dynamic nature of the markets. With a passion for innovation, cutting-edge technologies, and data analytics to stay ahead of the curve, we channel our ambition into strategic decisions that yields consistent returns.
At SCM you will find an academic environment with the fast-paced excitement of a tech startup. SCM has a casual and open office atmosphere. We have a flat management structure; our people are motivated by a culture that promotes hard work and intellect over corporate politics. We have tremendous passion in what we do and are constantly challenged.
Abhiram Vijayasarathy founded Sharada Capital Management in 2011. Prior to Sharada, Abhiram worked as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Citadel, before joining Millennium Partners as a Managing Director. Abhi received his S.B. in Mathematics & S.B. in Economics from MIT, graduating in 3 years with Phi Beta Kappa Honors, and earned an M.S. in Financial Mathematics from the University of Chicago.
Andrew is responsible for raising the initial round of capital to form Sharada Capital Management in 2011 and has taken a leading role in the day-to-day operations of the firm. From 2003-2009, Andrew was co-founder of a student loan provider originating over $3bn in student loans. Andrew worked in the private equity practice at JP Morgan Partners from 2000-2002, was Director of Business Development at EMusic.com in 1999-2000, and was a financial analyst in investment banking at Salomon Brothers between 1996 and 1998. Andrew has a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.