Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Grew up with a passion for entrepreneurship and learning. Attended Utah Valley University majoring in entrepreneurship and International Business. Served a 2 year LDS mission in El Salvador where he learned what it truly means to serve others. After returning he began to find his stride in the business development and finance world. While working with a small Utah based company providing business funding and start up capital to new companies nationwide he realized his passion of helping others make their business dreams come true. During this time he discovered his other passion of Forex and commodity trading. Joining with another company he moved to Dubai to work with an international team to advise and consult foreign investors on hard currency and Forex trading. Having different views on operations David separated from the team to form his own advisement firm Taranaki International. He now works privately with his international team in the business consultation and Finance management worldwide.