Mike Pate
About Mike Pate
Mike Pate is a manager specializing in strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate venture capital in the fintech sector. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati, with extensive experience in financial analysis and investment management.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Mike Pate has been with Western & Southern Financial Group since 2015. He initially served as a Senior Financial Analyst for one year before transitioning to the role of Manager in Mergers and Acquisitions, where he worked for three years. In 2018, he advanced to his current position as Manager of Strategic Investments, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate venture capital, and fintech. His tenure at Western & Southern Financial Group spans over six years, during which he has contributed to various strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Mike Pate holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, graduating in 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance, particularly in strategic investments and corporate finance.
Background in Financial Analysis
Before joining Western & Southern Financial Group, Mike Pate gained experience as a Financial Analyst at Walgreens from 2012 to 2014, where he worked for two years. He then served as a Senior Financial Analyst at Walgreens for ten months in 2014. Additionally, he worked as an Equity Analyst and Financial Writer at Insider Monkey for four months in 2012. His early career also included a summer internship at Cboe in 2011.
Professional Experience Timeline
Mike Pate's professional journey began with a summer internship at Cboe in 2011. He then transitioned to Insider Monkey as an Equity Analyst and Financial Writer in 2012. Following this, he worked at Walgreens as a Financial Analyst from 2012 to 2014 and subsequently as a Senior Financial Analyst until 2015. Pate joined Western & Southern Financial Group in 2015, where he has held various roles, culminating in his current position since 2018.