Chicago, October 14, 2026 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) – Investment bank Burnham Park Capital Markets, known for its focus on technology empowerment and relationship-driven approaches, announced today that Rohit Kulkarni has joined the company as a partner and Chief AI Officer.
Kulkarni will help to refine the company's current AI strategy by applying AI and data analysis in areas such as stock research, customer workflows, market intelligence from trading desks, corporate outreach, and distribution. Kulkarni will also continue to publish his highly respected research on AI, technology, emerging growth, and Pre-IPO companies in his role as a senior research analyst.
Burnham Park plans to announce partnerships with more innovative AI startups, which focus on the intersection of capital markets and technology. The company believes that AI is one of the various tools that can help employees learn faster, connect more easily with customers, analyze data more accurately, and execute tasks more consistently. Startups interested in exploring cooperation can contact the company through innovation @ burnhampark.com.
Burnham Park Founder and CEO Sagar Sheth stated: "What excites me about Rohit is his ability to connect the market, research, and technology. We are very pleased that he will help Burnham Park to implement AI across the company and to shape how AI will improve our services for businesses and investors."
Kulkarni means: "I am looking forward to embarking on the next chapter of my career with a team that is passionate about innovation. Burnham Park has both ambition and talent, and is capable of creating a different type of investment banking experience. I am delighted to help bring AI into this effort, allowing our professionals to devote more time to analysis, judgment, and client relationships."
Kulkarni has recently served as the Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at Roth Capital Partners, responsible for covering technology and internet companies. Prior to this, he led the research department at SharesPost and held stock research-related positions at Citigroup, Robert W, Baird, and RBC Capital Markets.
Earlier on, he was engaged in investment banking at Houlihan Lokey and worked in strategic roles at Oracle. He holds a degree from the MBA program at Wharton School of Business, as well as a master's degree in computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
About Burnham Park Capital Markets
Burnham Park Capital Markets is an investment bank empowered by technology and driven by relationships. Headquartered in Chicago, the company utilizes AI, a strong network of institutional relationships, and an innovative culture to provide comprehensive capital market and advisory services. Its business lines include investment banking, trading, institutional sales, research, strategy, and corporate outreach.
The company's name is inspired by its homonymous location – Burnham Park in Illinois, as well as the “Century of Progress” World’s Fair held there in 1933. The company is founded on the iconic slogan of that fair: Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms. Burnham Park signifies that the company honors this century-long tradition of technological progress by combining advanced AI-driven data analytics and institutional-level infrastructure with human capital to optimize market execution.
The company states that it focuses on providing continuous and strategic support at various stages of a company's lifecycle, relying on a diversified portfolio of high-end consulting and execution services, enduring customer relationships, and advanced technology to deliver its services. Burnham Park mentions that the core of the company lies in its conscious and highly focused investment in internal culture. Adhering to the philosophy of "employees first," the company is committed to investing in talent development, prioritizing internal promotions, and creating an environment that allows professionals to build careers spanning several decades. For more information or career opportunities, please visit www.burnhampark.com.
