Tejas Sharma

About Tejas Sharma

I began my journey with a Bachelor\'s in Management Studies from Shiv Nadar University, where I first developed an interest in how businesses grow, adapt, and secure capital. That interest quickly turned into action when I joined India Accelerator, one of the leading startup accelerators in India. There, I worked closely with early stage ventures, building financial models, crafting go to market strategies, and preparing founders to face investors with confidence. It was an intense learning experience that gave me a front row seat to the startup ecosystem, helping companies move from idea to investable opportunity.This experience inspired me to take the leap into entrepreneurship myself. I co founded FanFliQ, a music tech platform focused on empowering independent artists around the world. As a founding member, I led Investments & Business Growth for the company. I developed pro forma financials, built valuation models using DCF and CEQ techniques, and worked toward preparing the company for fundraising by creating detailed forecasts and investment narratives that aligned with long term growth objectives.To deepen my financial expertise and apply it in more advanced capital markets and startup settings, I moved to the United States to pursue a Master of Science in Finance at the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Here, I have been engaged in equity analysis, portfolio management, derivatives trading, corporate finance, and new venture finance. From managing a one million dollar endowment fund to participating in futures trading simulations and evaluating high growth business models, I have developed both the technical skills and strategic mindset needed to solve complex financial problems.What drives me every day is a deep curiosity about how ideas become businesses, and how capital, when thoughtfully deployed, can turn potential into performance. I am passionate about the venture finance space because it combines analytical rigor with creative thinking, and allows me to contribute meaningfully to founders who are solving real world problems. Whether it is evaluating opportunities, supporting early stage strategies, or building financial frameworks that help companies scale, I am committed to growing in this space and creating long term value through smart, principled investing.

Experience

1. Venture Analyst

   Startup Wildcats

   May 2025 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US

Education

• Montfort Secondary School

  Business/Commerce, General

  2004 — 2018

• University of Arizona, Eller College of Management

  Master of Science - MS, Finance

• Shiv Nadar University

  Bachelor Of Management Studies, Business Administration and Management, General

  2018 — 2022