Viram Shah

Co-Founder and CEO at Vested

Viram Shah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vested Finance, a company he established in August 2018.1 He is an electronics and telecom engineer with an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business.1

Professional Background

Viram has a diverse professional background that includes:

Investment Banking: He worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan for nearly 3 years from June 2014 to February 2017.1
Entrepreneurship: In August 2018, he co-founded Vested Finance, an SEC-registered Investment Advisor that allows Indian investors to invest in US-listed global brands, theme-based ETFs, and pre-built portfolios.1

Education

Viram's educational background includes:

MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (2017-2019)1
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Mumbai (2010-2014)1

Vested Finance

At Vested Finance, Viram's mission is to democratize international investing. The company's online platform aims to simplify US stock investing, initially for Indian investors, with plans to expand to other parts of the world.1

Skills and Interests

Viram is multilingual, with proficiency in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and elementary French.1 His professional experience spans various roles, including business development, market research, and strategic advisory positions.1

Highlights

Feb 24 · Silicon Valley Business Journal

Sunnyvale-based startup Vested Finance offers to ease overseas investing - Silicon Valley Business Journal - Silicon Valley Business Journal

Experience

Co-Founder and CEO at Vested Finance (August 2018 - Present)

MBA Candidate, Class of 2019 at UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business (August 2017 - Present), Business Development MBA Intern at Enview (May 2018 - August 2018), Special Project Manager at ETW Advisors (January 2018 - June 2018), Market Research at MindsDB (January 2018 - May 2018), Sourcing & Brand Strategy at Launch: The University's Startup Accelerator (September 2017 - May 2018), Pre-MBA Intern at CashCare.in (June 2017 - July 2017), Strategic Advisor at Virendra & Co (March 2017 - June 2017), Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan (June 2014 - February 2017)

Education

MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (2017 - 2019), Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from University of Mumbai (2010 - 2014), International Baccalaureate Diploma from SVKM International School (2008 - 2010), International General Certificate of Secondary Education from Utpal Sanghvi School