Whether it's the linear algebra behind robotics, the psychology of running a family business, or the polymer science at my day job, I optimize for understanding everything from the ground up.

I've always thought college wasn't worth it—you can learn almost anything online for free and faster. But I decided to go for it, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State.

I got hooked on investing back in high school during a finance class, where I started tracking tech companies like Tesla, Nvidia, and Google. That early start paid off. It helped me buy a rental property during college.