Yanni Tsiranides

Military Service:

• Rank: Staff Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: November 2016 - present

  Occupation: 38B - Civil Affairs Specialist - 38B

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Responsible for researching, coordinating, conducting and participating in the planning and production of civil affairs related documents, while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander; identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in combat or crisis situations; Help plan U.S. government interagency procedures for national or regional emergencies; Assist with civil-military planning and support; Coordinate military resources to support reconstitution or reconstruction activities; Support national disaster, defense or emergency assistance and response activities; Foster and maintain dialogue with civilian aid agencies and civilian relief and assistance organizations.

Work history:

• Job Title: Insurance Technology Vertical Analyst

  Company: Hillside Venture Capital (UCONN)

  Period: February 2024 - December 2025

  Role Description:

  · Conducted primary research and investment analysis on 40+ early-stage Insurance Technology
  startups, identifying market trends and sourcing high-potential opportunities 

  · Conducted valuation analyses using DCF and comparable company methods based on startup data rooms and investor materials 

  · Formulated investment theses and presented weekly recommendations to a board of alumni investors,
  supporting strategic decision-making 

  · Monitored portfolio company performance, evaluated follow-on opportunities to manage dilution and
  preserve fund ownership 

  · Participated in candidate evaluation and selection as part of the analyst recruitment team 

Education:

• University of Connecticut

  Bachelor's Degree – Business Finance

  Period: August 2022 - May 2025