David Gonzalez

David Gonzalez has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. David is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Arbol, a platform that supports underrepresented college students through financial and community support. In this role, they have raised $250K in angel funding, established partnerships with notable colleges, built a team of 5, and launched the Arbol Seed Fund to issue microgrants to college students.

Prior to Arbol, David worked as an Adjunct Professor at Hilbert College starting in 2022. David also held positions at Kangarootime, a start-up in the early education technology sector, where they served as the Acting COO and Vice President of Operations & Finance. At Kangarootime, they contributed to automating childcare management processes and optimizing business operations.

Before Kangarootime, David held the role of Vice President of Innovation at M&T Bank. David'sexperience also includes working at HSBC as a Digital Product Manager and at Basil Marketing Group as a Digital Marketing Manager.

David's early career involved freelance consulting, where they advised clients on digital marketing, product management, and strategies for customer acquisition and retention. David also gained experience in operations and human resources at Delaware North, a global food service and hospitality company.

Overall, David's work experience showcases their leadership, strategic thinking, and expertise in various areas such as finance, operations, and marketing.

David Gonzalez has an extensive education history. David obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration from Buffalo State University, where they studied from 2006 to 2010. Subsequently, they pursued further education and completed their MBA in Finance at Canisius College from 2011 to 2012. In addition to their formal education, David has acquired various certifications to enhance their skill set. David obtained an Analytics Certification from Google in October 2015, an Adwords Certification from Google in March 2015, and a Strategic Thinking certification from LinkedIn in August 2018.