Title: Managing Partner
Company: Sather Research, LLC
Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, UC Irvine (2013)
Career History: Managing Partner, Sather Research, LLC (2017-Present); Analog Mask Layout Design Engineer, Microsoft (2019-2020); Layout Design Engineer, Broadcom (2018-2019); Mask Layout Designer, Engineer Support III, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (2015-2018); Layout Design Engineer, Broadcom (2013-2015); Layout Design Contractor, Broadcom (2013); Mixed Signal Intern, Broadcom (2012-2013); Electrical Engineering Intern, Apollo Instruments, Inc. (2012); Furniture Consultant, Living Spaces (2010-2012); Teller, Bank of America, N.A. (2007-2010); Sales Associate, Macy’s Inc. (2006-2007)
Andrew Sather, Managing Partner at Sather Research, LLC, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of investment.
An engineer by trade, Mr. Sather interned at Apollo Instruments and earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at UC Irvine before launching his career in the semiconductor industry. He excelled as a layout design contractor and engineer at Broadcom Inc., and subsequently found success as a mask layout designer, a Support Engineer III at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and an analog mask layout design engineer at Microsoft.
Despite not having any formal background in the financial industry, Mr. Sather became interested in the stock market and personal finance. Under the guidance of a mentor, he developed a passion for investing—and eventually thought to share his learning with others. He started a blog where he posted his insights, gaining a following and eventually becoming a podcast, “The Investing for Beginners Podcast,” where he and his co-host discuss these subjects and answer questions from the audience; the show has blossomed and ranked highly since it started.
In 2017, Mr. Sather launched his current business, Sather Research, to encapsulate his mission to teach various stocks and investment strategies concepts, help average investors build wealth, and overall translate finance for all through “patience, a long-term mindset, and compound interest.” Under this umbrella, he co-hosts his podcast, publishes a free eBook and email series, and runs Value Spotlight, an online space for investors. In addition, he wrote the book “Stock Market Investing for Beginners 2021: The Ultimate Guide to Make Money from Stocks & Achieve Your Financial Freedom.”
Attributing his success to those who’ve helped guide him on his journey, Mr. Sather looks forward to his company’s Value Spotlight service becoming a thriving community for DIY investors to improve their lives and support each other. Additionally, he values the unwavering support of his wife and their two children.