About MAIA

Preparing the next generation of finance professionals through alternative investment education and community.

Vision

Become TMU's definitive launchpad for Alternative Investments, an inclusive, execution-driven community that turns raw ambition into analyst-ready talent. We aim to be trusted by employers as a reliable pipeline, by faculty as a serious academic partner and by students as the place where skills, character, and opportunity meet. Over time, we will scale our impact beyond campus to a Canada-wide network that shapes industry conversations and opens doors for our members.

Mission

MAIA exists to convert potential into capability. We deliver compact, high-signal training (analyst sprints, deal/case labs, technical toolkits), direct mentorship from practitioners across Private Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure, Credit, Commodities, Digital Assets, and consistent, career-focused events that create real firm touchpoints. Our culture is merit-based, collaborative and high-character, built on integrity, inclusion, disciplined execution and measurable outcomes like placements, skills growth, and lasting relationships. In our inaugural year, we will focus on building strong fundamentals so every member leaves more skilled, more connected and ready for the next step.

Club Overview
Founded
2025
Members
30-50
Focus Areas
4
University
Toronto Metropolitan University

Member Benefits

What you gain by joining MAIA

Educational Workshops

Learn from industry professionals and gain practical knowledge about alternative investments.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded students and build relationships with industry professionals.

Market Analysis

Participate in real-world investment analysis and portfolio management exercises.

Career Development

Gain valuable experience and skills that will enhance your finance career prospects.

Executive Team

Meet the dedicated students leading MAIA and driving our mission forward.

YM
Yashin Minhas
President
MA
Mazin Abdelgader
President
RA
Ravan Arbashiyev
Executive VP
AM
Arven Mohanathas
VP Finance
HSO
Hadi Shamli Oghli
Co-VP Events
SD
Shobhit Dhadwal
Co-VP Events & VP Operations
AD
Ajay Dhaliwal
VP Marketing
VAG
Vivekanand Alias Ghanesh
VP Investments
NB
Nema Bwalanda
Co-VP Corporate Relations
NB
Nik Benito
Co-VP Corporate Relations
PH
Philos Himm
VP Technology

Why Alternative Investments?

Alternative investments offer unique opportunities for diversification and potentially higher returns compared to traditional asset classes.

Portfolio Diversification

Alternative investments often have low correlation with traditional stocks and bonds, providing valuable diversification benefits for investment portfolios.

Higher Return Potential

Many alternative investments offer the potential for higher returns, though often with increased risk and longer investment horizons.

Inflation Protection

Real assets like real estate and commodities can provide natural hedges against inflation, preserving purchasing power over time.

Market Innovation

Alternative investments often represent cutting-edge financial innovation, from cryptocurrency to new private equity structures.