Chad Sandstedt

Chad Sandstedt has a long and varied work experience. Chad began their career in 1996 as an Analyst for the Omaha World-Herald Company, where they identified, evaluated and structured investments in growth-stage companies. In 2001, they moved to MidAmerican Energy, where they developed financial and valuation models for development and acquisition opportunities. In 2002, they became an Associate at McCarthy Capital, where they identified, evaluated and transacted investments in privately-held businesses. In 2005, they co-founded FetchXL, an Excel-based platform capable of delivering and searching fundamental financial and market data. In 2007, they co-founded West Partners, a family office for a high net worth family, and was responsible for making direct investments into operating businesses and real estate. In 2013, they co-founded and became CEO of TagniFi, a company bringing financial data into the modern age with the industry's most accurate and timely financial data. Finally, they founded AnalystForum in 1999, the world's largest online community of CFA candidates and charterholders.

Chad Sandstedt obtained their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha between 1995 and 1998. In 2003, they earned their CFA Charterholder certification from the CFA Institute.