Michael Zhang

BIO

Hello! My name is Michael Zhang. I’m currently a strategic finance senior director at GoGuardian. Prior to GoGuardian, I spent time as a tech growth investor at Sumeru Equity Partners, buyout investor at H.I.G. Capital’s Advantage Fund, and leveraged finance investment banker at Nomura. I’ve always been passionate about business, and I initially pursued finance for the opportunity to interact with a wide array of companies, industries, and management teams. After spending 5 years in finance, I decided to switch over to an operator role at GoGuardian to get closer to the ground in terms of driving change and creating value within businesses. As both LGBTQIA+ and a minority, I’m excited to share my experience with you as you evaluate potential career paths within investment banking, private equity, and/or corporate finance as well as provide any help with interview prep.

EXPERIENCE
Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Finance

INDUSTRY (CURRENT)
Corporate Finance

FIRM (CURRENT)
GoGuardian

INDUSTRY (PRIOR)
Investment Banking, Private Equity

FIRM (PRIOR)
Nomura, H.I.G. Capital, Sumeru Equity Partners

EMAIL
michaeljzhang18@gmail.com