A former colleague made a similar move after years in finance. He knew markets and risk well, but felt behind when conversations shifted toward software and product development. Instead of starting from zero, he looked at fintech strategy, product operations and tech-focused investment roles where his background still mattered. I found this eFinancialCareers story interesting because it follows a path through brokerage, banking, VC and eventually a tech startup: read more about G. Scott Paterson . It’s a good reminder that career switches can build on what you already know.