David Gonzalez

David Gonzalez is an accomplished entrepreneur and educator with a diverse background in financial wellness, education technology, and digital marketing. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Arbol since January 2022, David has been instrumental in developing a platform that enhances financial decision-making for college students and helps institutions reduce dropout rates. In addition to their role at Arbol, David serves as an Adjunct Professor at Hilbert College. Previously, David held significant positions at Kangarootime, including Vice President of Operations & Finance and Senior Product Manager, where the focus was on optimizing childcare services through technology. Additional experience includes leadership roles at M&T Bank and HSBC, emphasizing innovation and digital product management in the banking sector, as well as a background in marketing and consulting. David holds an MBA in Finance from Canisius University and a B.S. in Business Administration from Buffalo State University.