Turning ambition
into outcomes.
I'm David Finney, a finance student at the University of Arizona's Eller College, a co-founder generating real revenue, and a campus leader who builds things that matter. Inspired by my parents: turn nothing into something.
3.90
GPA
Dean's List × 3
~1,000%
Per-Unit Margin
New Wave Cosmetics
600+
Locations Mapped
Riskr Platform
30+
Members Led
SEA VP
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Analyst mindset. Founder instinct. Leader by default.
Most people pick one lane. I'm building credentials across three because the best operators I admire understand markets, build products, and move people.
Finance & Investing
Asset management intern, financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and a deep interest in private equity and venture capital.
Entrepreneurial Operator
Co-founded New Wave Cosmetics: ~1,000% per-unit margins, profitable in months, 10K-unit production order placed for e-commerce expansion. Built Riskr solo.
Campus Leader
Vice President of the Student Entrepreneurs Association. Academic preceptor. Competitive case winner. Real outcomes, not resume filler.
Inside the gap between who I think I am and who others see.
Through structured diagnostics in BCOM 314, I mapped my communication style, reputation, motivators, and charisma, and discovered a meaningful gap between my self-perception as a direct, decisive Driver and how others experience me: dynamic, engaging, and expressive.
Understanding that gap and closing it with intention is the foundation of a strong professional persona.
Explore My Persona EvolutionSelf-Perception Style
Driver
Task-oriented · Decisive · Direct
Others Perceive Me As
Expressive
Dynamic · Engaging · Impactful
Charisma Zone
Charismatic
Warmth 6.36 · Confidence 3.64
Top Motivator
Networking
94 / 100 score
Selected Work
Projects that prove I can analyze, build, and lead. Not just talk about it.
My Professional Persona Video
In this video, I walk through who I am, what I'm building, and how my professional persona has evolved through self-reflection, peer feedback, and intentional growth.
It's a look at the intersection of my analytical foundation, entrepreneurial ambition, and leadership experience, and where I'm headed next.
Open on YouTubeLet's connect.
Whether you're a recruiter, professional, or fellow builder, I'd love to hear from you.