At just 20 years old, Jack Trengove made history as the youngest-ever captain in the AFL! Leading Melbourne Football Club with maturity beyond his years. After nearly a decade in professional sport, Jack made the bold move to pivot his career, trading the footy field for the finance world. Now an Equities Analyst at Lanyon Asset Management, he brings the same discipline, focus, and drive that once defined his playing career to the world of investing.

In this episode of Finance Friends Jack reflects on the highs and lows of elite sport. From leadership lessons and mental resilience to navigating injury setbacks and career transitions. He shares how those experiences shaped his approach to markets, risk, and long-term thinking, offering rare insight into how the mindset of an athlete can translate seamlessly into success in finance.

We also dive into what life looks like after professional sport, the importance of building identity beyond your first career, and Jack’s advice for young people figuring out their own path. Honest, grounded, and deeply reflective, this conversation is a reminder that reinvention is possible at any stage and that the qualities that make you great in one field can propel you just as far in another.

Follow Jack Trengove on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-trengove-6b602763/
Visit the Lanyon Asset Management website: https://lanyon.com.au/

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