David started investing in stocks when he was 12 years old, at the same time he was introduced to The Motley Fool. David earned his bachelor's degree at Berea College and is a graduate of The Motley Fool's Analyst Development Program. Today he serves as an analyst and portfolio lead for the Fool's Rule Breakers and Supernova services. Some of his hobbies include playing (and watching) basketball, running, traveling, and playing the hammer dulcimer.