Ian Ybarra is an experienced and skilled professional with expertise in finance and business operations. He has a strong educational background graduating with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration along with a minor in Economics from California State University, Fullerton. After completing his education, he started his career in the finance industry as an Investment Banking Analyst at BMO Capital Markets, where he was responsible for the financial analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and public offerings. Later, Ian took up the role of Financial Analyst at Wasserman Media Group, where he was involved in financial modeling, budgeting, and analysis of the company. He also served as a Business Operations Analyst at the University of Southern California before moving on to become a Senior Financial Analyst at American Funds. His experience has taught him about the fundamentals of financial and capital analysis, risk management, business valuation, and project management. Beyond his professional experience, Ian has an interest in entrepreneurship, technology finance, and economic trends.