GTE recruits from some of the top Bachelors programs in the area for the staffing of our search teams. Search teams are tasked by their leading Operator-In-Residence (OIR) to identify and research potential acquisition targets or deal partnerships.
Janset is a junior studying economics and applied statistics at the University of Pittsburgh. At Pitt, she is the head finance board member of the Women in Economics Club, a University Honors College ambassador, and is involved in the Middle East and North Africa Student Association. She enjoys film photography and reading in her free time. At GTE, Janset hopes to grow her professional network and learn about the nuances of private equity.
Zane is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh where he is studying mathematics, economics, and political science. He is a member of the Pitt Ski and Board Club, the Behavioral Economics Club, and is a lab technician in the Pitt Life Science Annex. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys skiing, reading, and running. While at GTE, he hopes to add value, develop his financial modeling skills, network, and learn more about niche industries and business.
Max is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in finance and minoring in French. Outside of the classroom, he is the finance team leader in Panther Formula Racing, a club at Pitt's engineering school that builds a formula car races it at competitions. Max also sings tenor two in the Pitt Men's Glee Club. At GTE, he looks forward to developing an understanding of the private equity industry and improving his financial modeling skills.
Shuxian is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, and dual majoring in finance and mathematical economics. At Pitt, she is a director of social media of the Chinese Students and Scholars Associations, which is a non-profit and non-religious organization to help all Chinese students and scholars accommodate themselves to the college life and the American culture. Outside of work and classroom, she also enjoys painting and traveling. During her time at GTE, she hopes to learn financial modeling skills and build new relationships.
Dieer is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in mathematics and minoring in economics. Outside of the classroom, she is involved in Sigma Eta Pi (a national entrepreneurship fraternity), the Chinese Student Association, and the CMU International Film Festival Committee. In her free time, Dieer enjoys skateboarding, singing, dancing, and meeting new people. At GTE, she looks forward to improving her financial modeling skills and building her network.
John is a freshman finance student at the University of Pittsburgh. There, he is a member of both the Socially Responsible Investment Portfolio and Phi Gamma Nu business fraternity, and is a co-host of a weekly sports radio show. In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his friends, watching sports, and listening to music. During his time at GTE, he plans to immerse himself in the world of search funds, acquiring both priceless knowledge and lifelong relationships along the way.
Jacob is a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh studying finance. At Pitt, he is the Head of Corporate Relations of Pitt Private Equity and Venture Capital. Jacob enjoys snowboarding, and all things automotive. During his time at GTE, Jacob hopes to polish up on his financial modeling skills and make new connections.
Ashwanth is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is studying economics and political science. He is involved in Panther Equity and is the president of Pitt Soccer Talk. He enjoys listening to new music, watching soccer, and reading. At GTE, Ash hopes to learn more about the practices behind a successful Private Equity firm as well as acquire connections through this internship.
Jeremy is a sophomore studying finance, economics, and computer science at the University of Pittsburgh. On campus, he is involved with many organizations, including the Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Enactus (an entrepreneurship club), the Socially Responsible Investment Portfolio, and the Chinese-American Student Association. Off campus, he spends his time at the gym playing pickup basketball and hosting board game nights with his friends. While at GTE, he hopes to become more knowledgeable about the search fund model and private equity, as well as build relationships with those he is working with and working for.
Yvonne is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying mathematics, economics and computer science. She has performed economic research at Pitt focused on macro trends of government officials, linguistic research at CMU's Linguistic Lab on cognitive behaviors of second language acquisitions, and math research with a directed study focusing on Riemann mapping. Outside of academia, she is a board member of the Chinese Scholars and Student Association, and a competitive ballroom dancer for the CMU Ballroom Dance Team. Yvonne is working to combine her passion for artistic creativity with quantitative skillsets to discover her role in the finance and business world.
Sean is a senior at Duquesne University studying finance. He has been involved in the club hockey team for all four years, as well as the Duquesne Asset Management Club. In his free time, he enjoys watching hockey, and trying new restaurants in the city of Pittsburgh. While at GTE, Sean hopes to sharpen his finance and accounting skills and make new connections.
David is a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is studying economics and political science. At Pitt, he is a member of the Pitt Student Government Board Judicial Committee, an undergraduate analyst at Pitt's Socially Responsible Investment Portfolio, and an attackman on Pitt's club lacrosse team. Outside of work and the classroom, David enjoys fly fishing and cheering on Pitt athletics. While at GTE, David hopes to develop his financial modeling skills and become more knowledgeable about the world of private equity.
Clayton is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is majoring in economics and minoring in political science and administration of justice. At Pitt, he is a member of the Phi Eta Sigma academic honor society and is involved in Autism Speaks. In his free time, Clayton enjoys playing basketball, spending time with friends, and following professional sports. While at GTE, he hopes to improve his financial modeling skills, make new connections, and learn about various industries.
Constantine is a junior at Duquesne University studying finance. At Duquesne, he is a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity where he is on the executive board. Constantine enjoys reading historical and political works and has obtained a private pilots license. At GTE, he aims to learn more about the financial world and make professional contacts to add to his network.
Erica is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying economics and legal studies. At Pitt, Erica is a member of the Gamma Sigma Sigma service sorority, the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, and is a student investigator for Students Conquering Cold Cases. Outside of work and the classroom, Erica enjoys camping, traveling and cooking. During her time at GTE, Erica aims to sharpen her financial modeling skills and build new relationships and connections.
Kayla is a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh studying finance and actuarial math. At Pitt, Kayla is involved with the Pitt Ballet Club, Pitt Dance Ensemble, and Ice Cream Sundays, a club that brings ice cream to kids in nearby children's hospitals. Outside of Pitt, Kayla enjoys painting, drawing, and baking. During her time at GTE, Kayla aims to learn financial modeling skills and grow her professional network.
Leo is a junior at Saint Vincent College, where he is studying finance and economics. There, he is a member of both the men's soccer team and men's tennis team. Outside of work and the classroom, Leo enjoys playing basketball and watching Premier League soccer. While at GTE, Leo hopes to develop his financial modeling skills and build new relationships.