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Aarushi Khanna

@aarushikhanna

Business planning and strategy at Dunzo, where I helped make FnV a positive-margin category and cut monthly burn by over 35%.

India

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At Dunzo, I worked on business planning and strategy, collaborating with top management and cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives, including the path to profitability.

I identified cost-improvement opportunities that helped bring monthly burn down by over 35% and increase AOV by over 20%. I also helped make FnV a positive-margin category and received the newcomer of the quarter award.

At Brand Capital, I sourced and assessed investment opportunities, prepared and negotiated term sheets, and developed business models and financial projections for potential investments. My deal experience included an investment in a leading health-tech company based in Bangalore.

Earlier, at Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Verity Knowledge Solutions, I worked on M&A pitch books, valuation and transaction analysis, and deal projects. My experience spans investment banking, venture capital, and financial services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GM, Business Planning & Strategy

Dunzo

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Collaborated with C-suite on long-term strategic goals and cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives. Led key projects including path to profitability and cost-saving initiatives, reducing monthly burn by over 35% and increasing AOV by over 20%.

Strategic Planning Cost Optimization Market Analysis Competitive Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration

Manager, Venture Capital

Brand Capital

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Sourced and assessed investment opportunities in mid-sized and early-stage companies. Prepared term sheets, information memoranda, and financial projections for clients and investment committee.

Venture Capital Deal Sourcing Term Sheet Negotiation Financial Modeling Investment Analysis

Analyst, Investment Banking

Bank of America

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Prepared pitch books for M&A pitches, performed valuations, transaction analysis, and company profiling. Worked on live deal opportunities and received multiple awards for exceptional performance.

Investment Banking M&A Valuation Pitch Books Financial Analysis

Analyst, Investment Banking

Goldman Sachs

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Prepared pitch books and financial models for M&A pitches. Participated in New Banker Training and worked on live deal teams advising clients on various opportunities.

Investment Banking M&A Financial Modeling Pitch Books DCF Merger Modeling

Analyst, Investment Banking

Verity Knowledge Solutions

Apr 2011 - Jan 2012 (9 months)

Worked on pitch books and M&A deal projects, including a Request for Proposal for a leading electronics company in Korea. Trained on financial valuation models like trading and transaction comparables.

Investment Banking M&A Pitch Books Financial Modeling Comparable Analysis