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Eli Oftedal
Senior Researcher at Silicon Valley Bank
Eli Oftedal is a Senior Analytics Researcher at Silicon Valley Bank, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been with the bank since September 2019, progressing through various roles from Analytics Researcher I to her current position, which she has held since August 2023. Her responsibilities include conducting due diligence and analysis of potential investments, as well as researching markets and sectors for potential exits.1
Eli holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics and Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts, both from Colorado State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.9. Additionally, she has experience as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Environmental Economics.1
Her professional background also includes internships at organizations such as Powerhouse, Enyo Renewable Energy, and RenewableTech Ventures, where she focused on investment analysis and sustainability projects. Eli has been recognized as a Mountain West NCAA Scholar-Athlete, reflecting her commitment to both academics and athletics, having been a Division I athlete in cross country and track and field.1