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Quick facts for kids David Castain
Born	August 5, 1988 USA
Education	PhD
Occupation	Businessman, life coach, and traveller

David Michael Castain II (born August 5, 1988) is an American businessman. He is well-known for building a successful marketing company that was valued at over $8.5 million by 2020. He also founded a nonprofit organization and earned multiple degrees, including a PhD.

David Castain's Early Life

David Castain was born on August 5, 1988, in Pomona, California. His parents are Debra Ross and David Castain Sr. David attended several high schools before graduating from Alta Loma High School. He later decided to attend Howard University.

David Castain's Career Journey

Starting Out in College

While studying at Howard University in Washington, DC, David Castain began promoting parties. He gained national attention by organizing events with famous people. These included Sean Combs, Drake, and LeBron James.

Working with Big Brands

In 2012, David was hired by Grey Goose. He worked there as their Director of Social Marketing. This role helped him gain experience in the marketing world.

Founding His Own Company

After gaining experience, David founded his own marketing firm. It is called David Castain & Associates. This company quickly gained many important clients. Some of their clients included Chipotle and Uber. They also worked with Cort Furniture, a company owned by Berkshire Hathaway. By November 2016, his firm was worth over $5 million. By 2020, its value grew to $8.5 million.

Education and Further Studies

In May 2013, David graduated from Howard University. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Speech and Applied Communication. He also had a minor in sociology. He was even chosen to be the speaker at his graduation ceremony.

David continued his education at Georgetown University. In 2014, he earned a Master's degree. This degree was in public relations and corporate communications. He received the Golden Bulldog Award for being the 'Most Creative' student.

Later, David returned to Howard University in August 2014. He pursued his Ph.D. in sociology. His studies focused on medical sociology and social inequality. His doctoral thesis explored "Instagram Branding Strategies, Leadership, and Decision-Making Competency in Business Practices Between Millenial and Generation Z Entrepreneurs in the Western United States."

Recognitions and Community Work

David Castain is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Greek fraternal organization. In 2021, Forbes magazine recognized him. They included him on their "Next 1000" list. David also founded a nonprofit organization called the David Castain Foundation.

David Castain's Appearances

David Castain has appeared on television. He has been featured in shows discussing his career.