Open to opportunities

Finance brain,
builder hands.

I'm Zachary Schwartz. I raise capital at Apollo Global Management and use vibe coding to build real software solutions for businesses.

Tulane '25
solution.js
// Describe the problem. Ship the solution.

const buildSolution = (businessProblem) => {
  const approach = analyze(businessProblem);
  const prototype = vibeCraft(approach);
  const product = iterate(prototype);

  return product.deploy();
};

buildSolution("your next idea");
Finance + Code

Two worlds. One skill set.

I bring structured thinking from finance and creative problem solving from code.

I studied Finance and Management at Tulane University's Freeman School of Business, where I was selected for the nationally recognized Burkenroad Reports equity research program and built financial models for M&A transactions. Today, I raise capital for private equity and private credit strategies at Apollo Global Management.

Along the way, I discovered something powerful: the same analytical framework I used to value companies could be applied to building software that solves real business problems. Vibe coding gave me the ability to go from idea to working product in hours, not months.

Now I sit at the intersection of business strategy and rapid software development. I understand P&Ls, unit economics, and market dynamics. And I can translate that understanding into functional tools, dashboards, and applications that move businesses forward.

3.6
GPA at Tulane University, Freeman School of Business
Apollo
Capital fundraising across private equity and private credit at a top global alternative asset manager
NYC
Based in New York City, available for remote and hybrid projects
<48h
From business problem to working prototype with vibe coding

Where I've worked

A track record spanning investment banking, equity research, and wealth management.

Apollo Global Management New York, NY
Capital Fundraising, Private Equity & Private Credit
2025 — Present
Raise institutional capital for Apollo's private equity and private credit strategies, engaging with pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and family offices globally. Support fund marketing, investor due diligence, and relationship management across a platform managing over $700 billion in assets.
Shot Tower Capital Baltimore, MD
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
June 2024
Prepared pitch books and client presentations for business development. Collaborated with senior bankers on due diligence, valuation, and financial modeling for M&A transactions.
Burkenroad Reports New Orleans, LA
Equity Research Analyst
January 2024 — May 2024
Selected for a nationally recognized equity research program at Freeman School of Business. Conducted independent research and forecasted financials for Business First Bancshares.
Morgan Stanley Baltimore, MD
Wealth Management Intern
June 2023 — August 2023
Participated in informational sessions on client acquisition and investment strategy. Engaged in mentorship and training programs across financial services.

What is vibe coding?

A new approach to software development that turns business intuition into working products.

Vibe coding is a methodology where you describe what you want to build in natural language, and AI translates that intent into functional software. It is not about writing code line by line. It is about understanding problems deeply enough to direct the build.

This is where finance training becomes a superpower. Years of analyzing businesses, building models, and understanding operations means I can identify what a company actually needs, then articulate it precisely enough for AI to build it.

The result: working software in hours instead of weeks, at a fraction of the cost of traditional development. Dashboards, internal tools, customer portals, data pipelines, and more.

1

Understand the Problem

Deep discovery into your business operations, pain points, and objectives. Finance trained analysis applied to your workflow.

2

Architect the Solution

Translate business requirements into a clear technical blueprint. No jargon, just outcomes.

3

Build with AI

Use vibe coding tools to generate, test, and refine working software in rapid iteration cycles.

4

Deploy and Iterate

Ship a working product, gather feedback, and refine. Speed to value is the entire point.

Solutions, not just software

Every build starts with a business problem and ends with measurable impact.

Internal Tools & Dashboards

Custom dashboards, admin panels, and operational tools that replace spreadsheet chaos with structured, real time visibility.

MVPs & Prototypes

Go from idea to working product fast. Validate your concept with real users before committing to a full engineering build.

Web Applications

Customer facing portals, booking systems, and web platforms. Clean design, responsive, and ready for production traffic.

Workflow Automation

Eliminate manual data entry, email chains, and repetitive tasks. Connect your tools and let software handle the tedium.

Data Tools & Analysis

Financial models, data pipelines, and visualization tools built by someone who actually understands the numbers behind them.

Landing Pages & Sites

Professional web presence for your business, startup, or personal brand. Designed to convert visitors into customers.

Let's build something

Have a business problem that needs a solution? I'd like to hear about it.

Whether you need a working prototype, an internal tool, or just want to explore what vibe coding can do for your business, reach out. I typically respond within 24 hours.