Vincent Pou
About Vincent Pou
Vincent Pou is a Senior Associate in Strategic Finance at Carta, where he conducts financial planning and analysis for international business units. He has a background in corporate finance and entrepreneurship, having founded a business focused on due diligence and gained experience in various finance roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Carta
Vincent Pou serves as a Senior Associate in Strategic Finance at Carta, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is involved in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for four international business units across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. His responsibilities also include conducting new market analysis and developing pricing and packaging strategies, which are critical for the company's financial strategy and market positioning.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role at Carta, Vincent Pou worked as an Associate in Strategic Finance at the same company for two months in 2022. He also served as a Finance Analyst at Capdesk from 2021 to 2022. His earlier experience includes co-founding LB Networks, where he was Director from 2018 to 2021, and co-founding Reachly, where he worked for six months in 2020. He also gained experience in private equity and hedge funds at Silverlight Research Expert Network for four months in 2018.
Educational Background
Vincent Pou has a strong educational background in finance and management. He studied at Waterford Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Business (Hons). He furthered his education at Université de Bordeaux, obtaining a Master's Degree in Corporate Finance from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he studied at IAE FRANCE - Écoles Universitaires de Management, achieving a Bachelor Degree in Economics & Management from 2015 to 2018.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Vincent Pou founded a business that specialized in aiding investment firms and consultants with commercial and product due diligence, which he successfully exited in early 2021. This venture demonstrated his entrepreneurial skills and expertise in the finance sector. His experience in founding and managing businesses contributes to his strategic finance capabilities at Carta.
YouTube Channel on Personal Finance
In addition to his professional roles, Vincent Pou runs a YouTube channel focused on personal finance and investing. The channel gained 2,500 subscribers within just two months, indicating a strong interest in his content. This platform allows him to share insights and knowledge on financial topics, further establishing his presence in the finance community.