Sandy brings deep expertise in company formation, capital structuring, business development, operations and direct investment. Over a thirty-year career, he has co-founded, advised and driven growth in start-ups, established companies and investment funds across the media, technology, healthcare, education, fintech and hospitality sectors. As the founder of Discus Ventures, Sandy passionately works with founders, CEOs, management teams and funds to operate businesses and provide capital solutions to accelerate impact.
Sandy began his career as a strategic consultant at the PAI Group, a firm he co-founded, working with companies across the United States, Asia and Central Europe. Sandy subsequently spent a decade as an Investment Banker in Citigroup’s Sponsor Coverage and Capital Raising groups, focused on private equity, venture capital and fund formation transactions. He continues these activities as a Managing Director at AEG Capital, responsible for the firm’s capital raising and M&A.
Sandy received his MBA with honors from Columbia Business School, his dual BA in Economics and Asian Studies from Tufts University and is a graduate of the Horace Mann School. He remains active as the Executive in Residence and an adjunct professor in innovation and tech strategy for The Gordon Institute at Tufts University.