In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Zane Tarence, Partner and Managing Director at the investment banking firm, Founders Advisors. Zane has over 20 years of experience guiding businesses through high-stakes deals and has built a high-performing firm known for its sector specialization and strategic expertise. Starting his career as a software engineer at IBM, Zane took an unconventional path to finance, eventually becoming a trusted advisor to founders and companies navigating complex capital markets.

Zane shares his journey from tech to investment banking, revealing how deep industry knowledge and relational equity can be the keys to success. He also dispels the myth that there’s only one path into investment banking, offering actionable insights for those looking to break into the industry. You won’t want to miss this featured episode that provides an insider's look at what it takes to thrive in finance.