Careers & Recruiting

Fisher Futures

The Fisher College of Business Office of Career Management has developed Fisher Futures, a unique and innovative program to aid you as a top finance student at Fisher in attaining experience in the investment banking industry. While the application process is lengthy and selective, we invite you to apply to become a member of the distinguished Fisher Futures program.

Information Sessions
The sessions offer you the opportunity to learn more about investment banking, the Fisher Futures program and the application process.

Information Sessions will take place during fall semester and will be posted in Handshake

Freshmen: Investment Banking Pathway (IBP)

Program and Requirements

Once selected to join Fisher Futures, you will receive individual coaching preparing you to compete for a summer internship and thus be well positioned to secure a full-time career position in the investment banking industry upon graduation.

Requirements:

You must be admitted as a Business Major in Fisher with a Specialization in Finance and/or Accounting by Fall 2025
You must have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA
You must be available for a summer internship in 2027 (May - August)
You must be planning to graduate by May 2028

If you are accepted into Fisher Futures, you will:

Compete for a Summer 2027 internship in the investment banking industry
Participate in a Fall 2025 2^nd Session class and Spring Semester 2026 class to prepare for networking and interviews in investment banking as well as to gain an understanding of the industry
Train in financial modeling with Wall Street Prep
Take part in trips to Chicago (November 2025) and New York City (January 2026) to visit investment banks and network with Fisher alumni in the industry.
Be featured on the Career Management Website, including your resume, bio, and photo

Courtney Askin
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Courtney Askin is from Sparta, New Jersey and is studying Finance at The Ohio State University. During her sophomore year, Courtney was selected into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. Outside of class, Courtney is an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. During the summer of 2025, Courtney interned at Rosewood London in their finance department.

In her free time, Courtney enjoys listening to music, traveling, and crossword puzzles.

Cole Bertram Fisher Futures Student Cole Bertram
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Cole Bertram is a Finance and Accounting student at the Fisher College of Business from Canton, Ohio. He was selected into the highly competitive Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received a certification in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep.

During the summer of 2024, Cole started interning with Continental, where he continues to work on the Central Finance team throughout his duration at Ohio State.

Outside of school, Cole enjoys tennis, boating, skiing, hiking, and watching Cleveland sports.

Aryan Bommena Fisher Futures Student. Aryan Bommena
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Aryan Bommena is from Lewis Center, Ohio and is currently studying Finance with minors in Computer and Information Science & History at The Ohio State University. As a sophomore, Aryan was selected into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and earned a certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep.

During the summer of 2025 Aryan interned at RiverWest Partners, a Real Estate Private Equity Firm in Columbus, Ohio. During the summer of 2026 Aryan will be interning at Citizens in Cleveland, Ohio on the M&A team.

On campus, Aryan is an active member in various campus organizations including Delta Sigma Pi, BuckeyeThon, and 29^th Honors Cohort.

Outside of academics and work, Aryan enjoys traveling, Cincinnati sports, playing volleyball, and spending time with friends. Aryan is always happy to chat and can be reached at bommena.4@osu.edu.

Ronak Chandrana Fisher Futures Student. Ronak Chandrana
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I am from Naperville, Illinois, and am currently studying Finance with a minor in Quantitative Economics at The Ohio State University. As a sophomore, I was selected into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and earned a certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep.

On campus, I am an active member of the Business Scholars Program, Phi Chi Theta, Buckeye Ventures, and Buckeye Capital Investors. During the summer of 2024, I interned at LOUD Capital as an Intern, focusing on the Alternative Investments and Venture Capital space. For the Summer of 2025, I am participating in the Singapore Global Corporate Consulting program and interning at Fidelity Investments as a Finance Intern in their Boston office.

Outside of academics and work, I enjoy playing soccer, watching sports, and hanging out with friends.

Daniel Chen
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Daniel Chen is from Cincinnati, Ohio, studying Economics and Philosophy at The Ohio State University. He was admitted into Fisher Futures during his sophomore year and is involved with Buckeye Ventures, Buckeye Capital Investors, Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations, and Phi Chi Theta.

Daniel also serves as a teaching assistant for BUSMHR 2292. He is an incoming 2026 Restructuring Summer Analyst at Ducera Partners and has previously interned with Copper Run in Columbus and AHV Associates in London. Daniel co-founded the Buckeye Restructuring Club and is part of the founding growth and product team at RecruitU.

His interests include private markets, technology, AI, competitive PC games (Siege, Valorant), Clash Royale, stand-up comedy, video editing, and chess.

Vaahin Chennamsetty Fisher Futures Student

Vaahin Chennamsetty
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Vaahin Chennamsetty is from Delaware, Ohio and a student pursuing a BSBA in Finance with a minor in CIS & Business Analytics at The Ohio State University. As a sophomore, he was accepted into the highly selective Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received a certification in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep.

In the summer of 2024, he interned at FactSpread as a Data Analyst Intern and at PlugOp Technologies, a PropTech startup, as a Business Development Intern. On campus, he is a member of Gamma Iota Sigma and the Muay Thai Club.

Outside of school, he enjoys lifting, playing basketball, traveling, watching movies, and watching UFC.

Kylene Chu
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Kylene Chu, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, is a student at the Fisher College of Business studying Finance with minors in Financial Planning and Philosophy. As a sophomore, Kylene was accepted into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep.

On campus, Kylene is involved with Buckeye Capital Investors, an investment club at Ohio State, where she is the Managing Director of the Healthcare Group. She also works as a student manager for the Ohio State Women's Rowing Team.

During the summer of 2024, Kylene interned at KraftCPAs, a public accounting firm in Nashville, Tennessee. In the summer of 2025, she will intern at the Cincinnati Open as a Finance and Inventory Control Intern.

Outside of academics and work, Kylene enjoys baking, solving puzzles, and training for triathlons.

Carlos Alejandro Gonzalez-Bachmann
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Carlos Gonzalez-Bachmann is from Alajuela, Costa Rica, studying Finance and Economics at the Fisher College of Business as a member of the 29th Honors Cohort. As a sophomore, Carlos was accepted into the highly selective Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received financial and valuation modeling certification through Wall Street Prep. Outside of class, Carlos is a Morrill Scholar, Fisher Ambassador, a member of Delta Sigma Pi, and a member of Buckeye Capital Investors in the Technology group.

In the summer following his sophomore year, Carlos was a Healthcare Specialty Banking intern for Huntington National Bank in Chicago, Illinois.

In his free time, Carlos likes to play basketball and tennis, watch the Boston Celtics, and listen to '80s classics, reggaeton, and house music. Carlos is always happy to chat and can be reached at gonzalez.1042@osu.edu.

Cody Goodnight
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Cody Goodnight is from Howard County, Maryland, studying Finance with a minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences at The Ohio State University. Cody developed an interest in Finance while in a high school business program. He furthered these interests on campus with involvement in multiple student organizations at the Fisher College of Business, such as Buckeye Capital Investors and Finance Honors program. Cody was accepted into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program, where he received a financial and valuation modeling certification through Wall Street Prep. During the Summer of 2025, Cody interned at AstraZeneca in a Business Development role for the Oncology Department.

In his free time, Cody enjoys working out, listening to music, and playing basketball and pickleball.

Matthew Hines
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Matthew is from Lewis Center, Ohio, and is pursuing a BSBA in Finance with a minor in Computer and Information Science at the Fisher College of Business. As a sophomore, Matthew was accepted into the highly selective Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and earned certifications in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep.

Outside of class, Matthew is involved in Delta Sigma Pi and Buckeye Capital Investors. This summer, he will be participating in the Global Finance and Business Management Fellowship at JPMorgan Chase.

In his free time, he enjoys watersports, playing intramural sports, and lifting weights.

Ethan Karr
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Ethan Karr is from Denver, Colorado, and is currently studying Finance and Accounting at The Ohio State University. As a sophomore, Ethan was selected into the highly competitive Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. As well, he received certification in the Bloomberg Market Concepts, a course on economics, equities, currencies and fixed income. Outside of class, Ethan is the Secretary of Gamma Iota Sigma Business Fraternity, Principal of the Life Sciences group in Buckeye Ventures, Associate in the Consumer and Retail group in Buckeye Capital Investors, and a member of Buckeye Biotechnology Association.

During the Summer of 2024, he worked at Integrated Supply Solutions as a modeling and optimization intern, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in sterile processing systems. During the Spring of 2025 he interned at Dynasty Bridge assisting in the acquisition of a small business.

Outside of school and work, Ethan enjoys golfing, skiing, weightlifting, and watching OSU sports.

Peter Koland
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Peter Koland is from Woodbury, Minnesota and is currently studying Finance with a minor in Quantitative Economics at The Ohio State University. As a sophomore, Peter was selected into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and earned a certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. On campus, Peter is an active member of the Buckeye Capital Investors club where he is involved in the Real Estate sector. He is also a member of the Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity.

In his free time, Peter enjoys golfing, playing basketball, working out, and spending time with friends. Peter will be interning at Cain Brothers in San Francisco as an investment banking summer analyst during the summer of 2026.

Adin Kurtz
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Adin Kurtz is from Livingston, New Jersey and is currently pursuing a BSBA with a specialization in finance and a minor in business analytics. Following his freshman year, he interned at Colton Alexander, an asset management and deal sourcing intern. And then during his sophomore year he interned at Westlake Securities, an equity research analyst.

As a sophomore, Adin was accepted into the highly selective Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep. On campus, Adin is an active member in both Buckeye Ventures and Buckeye Capital Investors.

In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends.

Joshua Lampa
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Joshua Lampa is a student from Parma, Ohio pursuing a BSBA in Accounting with a minor in Business Analytics at The Ohio State University. He is currently a member of the Honors Accounting Program, Fisher’s two-year program that focuses on an enriched accounting education, oral communication, and teamwork. During his freshman summer, he interned at Signet Capital Advisors, a Cleveland-based investment bank, where he developed an interest in working in the industry. Subsequently, as a sophomore, he was admitted into Fisher Futures, Ohio State’s preeminent investment banking program, and has since received a certification in financial modeling and business valuation through Wall Street Prep.

Outside of class, Josh is involved in the Kessler Scholars program, for high-achieving first-generation college students, and the Pilipino Student Association, serving as their Treasurer. Additionally, Josh is a member of Buckeye Capital Investors, Buckeye Ventures, and the Asian Business Student Association.

In his free time, Josh enjoys weightlifting, rock climbing, running, cooking, watching wrestling and basketball, and playing FPS games.

Michael Lapid
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I'm from Delaware, Ohio. Last summer, I did a corporate finance internship at BioTAB Healthcare in Saint Louis, and this summer, I'll be interning in corporate finance at Abbott. On campus, I'm involved in BCI, Fisher First, and IBP. I'm the COO of BCI and serve as VP in the real estate sector. Outside of school, I enjoy playing pickleball, weightlifting, running, and golfing, and I love watching Disney movies. A fun fact about me is that my favorite condiment is spicy mayo.

Zuojing Lin
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Zuojing Lin is from Fujian, China, and grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He is currently studying Finance at The Ohio State University. As a sophomore, Zuo was selected for the highly competitive Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. Outside of class, Zuo is a member of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholars, a Principal for the Consumer & Retail sector in Buckeye Ventures, a member of the Industrials group in Buckeye Capital Investors, and a member of the 29th Honors Cohort. Zuo also serves as a Project Manager for Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations and a Financial Coach at Scarlet and Gray Financial. During the summer of 2024, he worked at R3 as a Financial Analyst Intern in Singapore, a media advisory firm.

In his free time, Zuo enjoys cooking, tennis, pickleball, entrepreneurship, and traveling.

Kennedy Ly
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Kennedy Ly is a student from Cincinnati, Ohio pursuing a degree in Finance at The Ohio State University. As a sophomore, Kennedy was selected into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and earned a certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. She is also a member of Buckeye Capital Investors and the Business Scholars Program.

During the summer of 2025, Kennedy interned as a Growth Equity intern at VMG Partners in San Francisco. In the summer of 2026, Kennedy will be interning at RBC Capital Markets in New York City as an Investment Banking summer analyst.

In her free time, Kennedy enjoys traveling, cooking, and live music.

Akash Manoj
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Akash Manoj is from Dublin, Ohio, and is a finance student in the University Honors Program. As a sophomore, he was accepted into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received a certification in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep. Outside of class, Akash is involved with Buckeye Capital Investors, Buckeye Ventures, Gamma Iota Sigma, and Scholars of Finance.

During the summer of 2025, Akash worked as an Asset Management Summer Analyst in the Multi-Asset Solutions group at JPMorgan in Columbus, Ohio. During the summer of 2026, he will be interning as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at William Blair in Chicago, Illinois.

Outside of school and work, Akash enjoys playing tennis, watching football, playing poker, and watching shows on Netflix.

Rishabh Mehta
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Rishabh Mehta is from Cleveland, Ohio, and is a finance student in the Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program (IBE). As a sophomore, he was accepted into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received a certification in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep. On campus, he is involved with the Undergraduate Student Government, Scarlet & Gray Financial Coaching Program, and the Morrill Scholarship.

This past summer, he interned at SITE Centers, a shopping center REIT in Cleveland, Ohio, and CBRE in Madrid, Spain. This upcoming summer, he will be interning at Nike in Boston, Massachusetts.

In his free time, Rishabh enjoys Cleveland sports, cooking, traveling, and volleyball.

Dylan Nguyen
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Dylan Nguyen is from Chicago, Illinois, and is pursuing a BSBA, specializing in Finance at The Ohio State University. As a sophomore, Dylan was selected into the highly competitive Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. On campus, Dylan is involved with Buckeye Capital Investors, an investment club at Ohio State, where he is the Vice President of the Consumer & Retail group.

During the summer of 2024, Dylan interned at Spalding/Emig Company as a Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant in Cleveland, Ohio.

In his free time, Dylan enjoys hiking, listening to podcasts, skiing, and watching the Chicago Bears.

Karthik O'Neil
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Karthik O'Neil is from Cleveland, Ohio, and is studying Finance and Economics with a Statistics minor. On campus, Karthik is the TMT Principal in Buckeye Ventures, Executive VP and Co-Founder of Ohio State's Scholars of Finance chapter, active member of Gamma Iota Sigma, and teaching assistant for Business Finance (BUSFIN3220).

Karthik has previously worked at IT ExchangeNet in M&A and in the Cleveland Metroparks' finance department. For the summer of 2026, Karthik will be an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Guggenheim Partners.

In his free time, Karthik enjoys playing chess, watching crime/detective TV, keeping up with technology, and is a passionate fan of the Green Bay Packers and Manchester United.

Giavanna Pietrocola Fisher Futures Student

Giavanna Pietrocola
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Giavanna Pietrocola is from Cleveland, Ohio and is pursuing a degree in Finance with a minor in International Business, at the Max M. Fisher College of Business. As a sophomore, Giavanna was accepted into the highly selective Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program, where she received certification in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep. On campus, she is involved in Buckeye Capital Investors, Buckeye Ventures, and Kappa Delta Sorority.

During the summer of 2025, she will intern at MAI Capital Management as a Wealth Management intern.

Outside of school and work, Giavanna enjoys personal fitness, spending time with friends, and listening to classical music.

Bobby Rawlins
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Bobby is a finance major with a business analytics minor. Along with Fisher Futures, on campus, he is involved with Buckeye Capital Investors in the healthcare sector, serves as the treasurer of the Biotechnology Association, Vice President of Professional Development of Gamma Iota Sigma business fraternity, and a BHLLC alumni. In his free time he enjoys boating when the weather is nice, spending time watching the Yankees, finding new places and things to do with his friends, and watching new movies.

Jack Robinson
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Jack Robinson is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance at the Max M. Fisher College of Business.

On campus, Jack is a member of the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program; the 29^th Honors Cohort; Buckeye Capital Investors, where he is Treasurer and Managing Director of Real Estate; Buckeye Ventures, where he is Principal of Technology, Media, and Telecommunications; and Buckeye Restructuring Club. Additionally, he is a Teaching Assistant for Business Finance 3220.

He has internship experience at Impact Real Estate Partners, a Cincinnati-based real estate development firm; Central States Capital Markets, a Columbus-based investment bank; and the Cincinnati Reds, a Major League Baseball franchise.

Beyond academics and work, Jack is an avid golfer, Cincinnati sports fan, and enjoys reading about the markets and history.

Connor Russell
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Connor Russell is a Financial Mathematics student at The Ohio State University, originally from Cleveland, Ohio. As a sophomore, he was accepted into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received a certification in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep. At Ohio State, Connor is the president of the Quantitative Finance Club and the Managing Director of the industrial sector in Buckeye Capital Investors.

In the summer of 2025, Connor interned at Citico Creek Capital Management, a small to mid-cap hedge fund in Nashville, Tennessee as an analyst.

In his free time, Connor works on cars, plays poker, and enjoys music.

Dillon Samra
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Dillon Samra is from Naperville, Illinois and is a student in the Fisher College of Business, pursuing a BSBA in Finance with minors in Economics and Real Estate. As a sophomore, Dillon was selected into the highly competitive Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. On campus, Dillon is the Vice President of the Consumer & Retail group in Buckeye Capital Investors and a member of Delta Sigma Pi.

During the summer of 2023, Dillon interned with James McHugh Construction Company as an estimating intern in Chicago, Illinois. Currently, he is doing a spring and summer internship with Worthington Enterprises in Columbus, Ohio, as an M&A Analyst and looks forward to continuing his role throughout the summer of 2025.

In his free time he enjoys lifting, playing basketball, watching sports, and spending time with friends.

Tyler Schwartz
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Tyler Schwartz is a student at the Fisher College of Business, originally from Bridgewater, New Jersey, majoring in Finance with minors in Math, Computer Science, and Engineering Sciences through the Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) Honors Program. As a sophomore, Tyler was selected into the highly competitive Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep.

During the summer after his sophomore year, he will be returning to Peapack-Gladstone Bank as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst, gaining hands-on experience in financial modeling, transaction execution, and client advisory.

Outside of school and work, Tyler enjoys listening to classic rock music, playing soccer, and watching anime. During the summer of 2026, he will be interning at Houlihan Lokey in New York as a Healthcare Investment Banking Summer Analyst.

Neil Shah
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Neil is a junior at The Ohio State University majoring in Economics and Finance with a minor in Philosophy.

In his free time, he enjoys making coffee, writing poetry, and spending time with friends.

Malcolm Short
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Malcolm Short is from Chicago, Illinois, and is currently studying Finance at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. As a sophomore, Malcolm was selected into the highly competitive Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. Outside of class, Malcolm is the Captain and Lead Ambassador for the Fisher Student Ambassadors, an active member of Buckeye Capital Investors, and a Morrill Scholar.

During the summer of 2025, Malcolm will intern at BMO Harris Bank as a Wealth Management Intern in BMO’s Private Equity Credit group.

Malcolm also plays rugby for Ohio State and is a fan of the Chicago Bears and Bulls. In his free time, he enjoys bowling, board and card games, and building Legos.

Jacob Sultan
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Jacob Sultan is from Columbia, Maryland and is pursuing a BSBA in finance and a BS in Mathematics. As a sophomore, Jacob was accepted into the highly selective Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and was certified in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep. During his Sophomore Summer, Jacob interned with First Energy. On campus he is involved in Buckeye Capital Investors, The TAMID Group, and SCNO. Outside of class he enjoys swimming, listening to music, and working out.

Fisher Futures Sasha Stanfield Headshot Sasha Stanfield
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Sasha Stanfield is from Powell, Ohio, and is studying Finance with a minor in Business Analytics. Sasha developed her passion for business during her time in a 2-year business program at her high school. She continued to explore her interest in business on campus with involvement in multiple student organizations at the Fisher College of Business, such as Buckeye Capital Investors, Buckeye Undergraduate Consulting Club, and Student Consultants for Nonprofit Organizations. Sasha was accepted into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program, where she received her certification in financial modeling and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. During the Summer of 2025, Sasha interned at Nationwide in the finance department.

In her free time, Sasha enjoys running, travelling, and exploring different restaurants with her friends.

Isaac Teders
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Isaac Teders is from Findlay, Ohio, and is a finance major at the Fisher College of Business. As a sophomore, he was accepted into the Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and earned a certification in financial modeling and valuation through Wall Street Prep.

Outside the classroom, Isaac is actively involved in Buckeye Capital Investors as the Vice President of Industrials and Buckeye Ventures as the Industrials Private Equity Principal. He also had the opportunity to bowl for Ohio State during his freshman year, playing a role in winning a Big Ten Championship. During the summer of 2023, Isaac worked as a baseball field crew manager, where he gained insights into managing tournament revenue while enjoying the outdoors.

In his free time, Isaac enjoys bowling, fishing, cooking, euchre, and watching college football and basketball.

Levi Zouber
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Levi Zouber is from Wayzata, Minnesota, and is currently studying Finance at The Ohio State University. As a sophomore, Levi was selected into the highly competitive Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program and received certification in financial and valuation modeling through Wall Street Prep. Outside of class, Levi is involved in the Real Estate sector of Buckeye Capital Investors, the TAMID Group, and the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

During the summer of 2025, Levi interned at SIBF, a venture capital fund in Israel. He will be interning at William Blair in their Chicago office as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst during the summer of 2026.

Outside of school and work, Levi enjoys listening to country music, trying new food, watching comedy TV shows, and is an avid Minnesota sports fan.

Fisher Futures

Freshmen: Investment Banking Pathway (IBP)

IBP Meetings

Program and Requirements

Requirements:

If you are accepted into Fisher Futures, you will:

Fisher Futures Application Process

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Fisher Futures

Freshmen: Investment Banking Pathway (IBP)

IBP - Introduction to Investment Banking

IBP Meetings

Program and Requirements

Requirements:

If you are accepted into Fisher Futures, you will:

Fisher Futures Application Process