Sterling Root
About Sterling Root
Sterling Root is a Manager of Corporate Development and Strategic Finance at FloSports, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in finance and strategy, with previous roles at companies such as Bird, Dell, and Scaleworks.
Current Role at FloSports
Sterling Root serves as the Manager of Corporate Development and Strategic Finance at FloSports. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing corporate development initiatives and managing strategic financial operations within the organization.
Previous Experience at Bird
Sterling Root worked at Bird in two capacities. He first served as a Senior Associate in Corporate Development from 2022 for five months. He then transitioned to a Senior Associate role in Ventures & Strategy for one month in the same year. His work involved strategic planning and corporate development efforts.
Professional Background
Sterling Root has a diverse professional background. He interned at Dell as a Global Operations Strategy Intern in 2017 for three months. He later worked as an Analyst in Global Operations Strategy at Dell from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he held positions at Scaleworks as an Analyst and Associate from 2019 to 2021 and at Colibri Group as an Associate in Corporate Development from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Academic Achievements
Sterling Root studied at Trinity University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Spanish, and Chinese from 2014 to 2018. During his time at Trinity University, he also served as a Portfolio Manager for the Student Managed Fund from 2017 to 2018, gaining practical experience in investment management.
Internship Experience
Sterling Root has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at Camacho & Seijas, S.L. in Madrid, Spain, as a Finance/Marketing Intern in 2016 for two months. His early experiences laid the foundation for his career in corporate development and finance.