Location
Greenville, South Carolina
School
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Expertise
Market trends, Tourism and travel, Human geography
- Ian is working on a personal investment portfolio, which he started at the age of 18, specifically leveraging low-risk, long-term growth stocks.
- He has successfully planned and budgeted a two-month trip across Europe for only $3,000.
- Ian has several years of sales experience, particularly in the paddlesports space, where he has helped people purchase their dream canoes and kayaks while working within their budget.
Experience
Ian is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism. While studying in Madison, Ian worked as the lead sports editor for the Badger Herald, winning a Wisconsin Newspaper Award for his work in 2022. Following his graduation, he has spent time working at local news stations, including WMTV Channel 15 News in Madison. Ian has also published work in Aqua Magazine and has self-produced several documentaries, which are available on his YouTube channel.
Education
Ian holds a BA with Honors in Journalism and Multimedia, as well as a second double major in liberal studies, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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