Our Team
Taursas Investments' success depends on the diverse backgrounds and unique skills that each team member contributes to the firm. Our team of caring, knowledgeable, and service-oriented individuals is responsible for the quality investment experience we deliver.
Antonio Montero
Antonio co-founded Taursas Investments in July of 2023 after years of personal investing success. He studied business, equity & credit markets, and corporate finance at Rice University and Villanova University. Antonio has experience in the healthcare, financial services, and energy industries. A native of Minneapolis, MN, Antonio currently resides in Houston, TX.
Antonio Montero, MBA
C0-Founder, Co-CEO
Villanova '23, Rice University '22
Houston, Texas
Luis Montero
Luis founded Taursas Investments in July of 2023 and serves as the principal investment strategist and CEO. Luis is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in financial markets and investing. Luis is a graduate of Rice University and the University of Minnesota. A native of Eden Prairie, MN, Luis currently resides in Houston, TX.
Luis Montero, CPA
C0-Founder, Co-CEO
Rice University '20, Minnesota '19
Houston, Texas
Nick Norby
Nick is an expert in finance, accounting, international tax, and equity markets research. Nick has demonstrated a strong proficiency in securities and industry research, and serves on Taursas' Investment Committee. Nick graduated from the University of Iowa where he studied Finance & Accounting. A native of Rochester, MN, Nick currently resides in Chicago, IL.
Nick Norby
Senior International Tax Consultant
University of Iowa '20
Chicago, Illinois
Ryan Boonstra
Ryan has extensive experience in business development and strategy formulation in the global financial technology sector. Ryan has co-founded an e-commerce firm and serves on Taursas' Advisory Board. Ryan graduated from the University of Minnesota where he studied Business Management and Marketing. A native of Victoria, MN, Ryan currently resides in Denver, CO.
Ryan Boonstra
Director, Business Development
University of Minnesota '19
Denver, Colorado
Naeem Smith
Naeem is a founder who manages a solar energy firm. He has extensive experience in accounting, finance, and business development. Naeem graduated from Rice University where he studied Management and Business as an undergraduate, and completed a Master of Accounting in 2022. He serves on Taursas' Advisory Board. A native of Iowa City, IA, he currently resides in Houston, TX.
Naeem Smith
Business Owner
Rice University '22
Houston, Texas
Aslan Barazi
Aslan has extensive experience in both residential and commercial real estate, understanding the ins-and-outs of developing, owning, and operating real assets. Aslan is a graduate of Rice University and the University of Houston, where he studied real estate finance and construction management. A native of Hama, Syria, Aslan currently resides in Houston, TX.
Aslan Barazi
Project Manager, Business Owner
Rice University '25, UH '18
Houston, Texas
Hanshu Zhang
Hanshu is a postdoctoral researcher and civil engineer. He is an expert in quantitative analysis, programming, and simulation. Hanshu brings a strong quantitative and analytical perspective to Taursas and serves on our Investment Committee. Hanshu received his PhD in civil Engineering at Rice University. A native of Jinan, China, he currently resides in Berkeley, CA.
Hanshu Zhang, PhD
Civil Engineer
Rice University '22, Michigan '17
Berkeley, California
Saawan Patel
Business Owner
University of Minnesota '19
Fremont, California
Sawaan Patel
Saawan is an expert in emerging technologies, venture capital, and business strategy. Saawan has a strong background in data, software development, and finance. Sawaan brings a unique entrepreneurial skillset to Taursas and serves on our Investment Committee. He studied MIS at the University of Minnesota. A native of Castro Valley, CA, Saawan currently resides in Fremont, CA.
Joe Schreiber
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Joe Schreiber
Business Owner
ETSU '22
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Joe is an experienced investor in financial markets and has experience working across several industries. Joe currently owns a Minneapolis-based business and serves on Taursas' Advisory Board. Joe graduated from ETSU where he studied business. A native of Eden Prairie, MN, Joe currently resides in Minneapolis, MN.
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Abhishek Rana
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Abhishek Rana, MA
Chemical Engineer
Rice University '20, Illinois Tech '19
Austin, Texas
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Abhi has extensive experience in engineering and battery cell development. He has a strong background in chemical industries and brings unique quantitative abilities to Taursas' Investment Committee. Abhi graduated from Rice University as a master in chemical engineering. A native Gurgao, India, Abhi currently resides in Austin, TX.