About David Cameron
Founder, Young Investors Workshop
David Cameron is a 17-year-old student and aspiring finance professional with a strong interest in economics, investing, and financial literacy. He founded Young Investors Workshop to create an accessible, practical introduction to investing concepts for students in his community.
Through independent study and coursework in economics and accounting, David has developed foundational experience in financial modeling, discounted cash flow analysis, and stock research. He launched Young Investors Workshop to give younger students the opportunity he wished he had — clear, hands-on exposure to markets and long-term wealth building principles.
David plans to pursue economics or finance in college and is committed to helping students build confidence around money and investing early in life.
Why I Started YIW
by David Cameron, 2026
Growing up in New York City, I've had the opportunity to observe people from all walks of life. I've seen people who started with tremendous financial advantages struggle to maintain financial security, while others who started with very little managed to build stable, successful lives. It made me curious about how much of our financial future is shaped by circumstances, and how much is influenced by the decisions we make along the way.
That curiosity led me to pursue Finance as my major at Brooklyn Technical High School, where I began studying economics, investing, and financial analysis more seriously. The more I learned, the more I realized how important financial knowledge is, and how little of it we're taught growing up.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to study finance in high school, but I wish I'd started even younger. I founded Young Investors Workshop to give younger students the opportunity I wish I'd had: a free, accessible introduction to how money works and how to make informed financial decisions.
Through real-world examples, quizzes, and an investment simulator, I hope to make financial concepts approachable and engaging for students ages 12–15. My goal is to help young people build the knowledge and confidence to make thoughtful financial decisions, from their first babysitting earnings to managing their savings, investments, and careers as adults.
Having completed my first pilot program, I'm now working to reach more students, particularly those who might not otherwise have access to financial education.
