David Michael Castain II (born August 5, 1988), known professionally as David Castain, is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is perhaps best known for leaving a life of crime to later found a marketing firm worth over $5 Million by November 2016[1][2] and $8.5 million by 2020.[3]
David was born in Pomona Valley Hospital in Pomona, California to Debra Ross and David Castain Sr.. He joined a gang when he was in the 8th grade for protection within his community. David was kicked out of multiple high schools before attending Valley View High School, a secondary school for students who have behavioral issues or are at risk of not graduating. He ultimately graduated from Alta Loma High School. In 2006 Castain was charged with armed robbery.[4] He decided to attend Howard University when he was serving an 8-month house arrest term following the two years he had already served behind bars.[5]
Career
Castain began promoting parties while attending Howard University in Washington, DC. He gained national attention after he organized events with Sean Combs, Drake, LeBron James and other celebrities.[6] In 2012 David was hired by Grey Goose where he served as their Director of Social Marketing.[7][8] Following his seventh year of leaving a life of crime, he founded a nonprofit organization, the David Castain Foundation.[9] In May 2013 David graduated from Howard University with a Bachelors in Speech and Applied Communication and a minor in sociology. He was the commencement speaker at his graduation ceremony[citation needed] Upon graduating, he founded a marketing firm dubbed David Castain & Associates. The company obtained clients in various disciplines from Chipotle and Uber to a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, Cort Furniture.[10][11] In 2014 he graduated from Georgetown University, where he was the recipient of the Golden Bulldog Award for being the 'Most Creative' student in the program,[12] with a Master's in public relations and corporate communications.[13] Castain returned to his alma mater, Howard University in August of that same year to pursue his Ph.D. in sociology, with a concentration in medical sociology and social inequality.[14] Castain is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Greek fraternal organization.[15] In 2021, Forbes named him to their Next 1000 list.[16][3]
^ ab"Forbes Next 1000 2021". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
^Sholley, Diana. "From poverty to PhD, former Pomona gang member establishes philanthropic foundation". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
^Edmonds, Chloe. "Howard Student's Journey From 'Menace' To Glory". District Chronicles. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
^"Top 30 Under 30 Distinguished HBCU-Educated Scholars". HBCU Buzz. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
^Kormanik, Beth. "Luxury Branding". Biz Bash. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
^"Grey Goose: The proof of social media". Washington City Paper. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
^Umeh, Maureen. "David Castain Talks About His Foundation & The Importance of Education with FOX 5 DC". Fox 5 DC. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
^"David Castain and Associates Company Profile". Data Fox. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
^"The Cast of Ink Paper Scissors Gets David Castain Ready For The Red Carpet". BET. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
External links
David Castain’s Official Website
Rank Today David Castain’s New Venture
March 03, 2023
david, castain, david, michael, castain, born, august, 1988, known, professionally, american, entrepreneur, philanthropist, perhaps, best, known, leaving, life, crime, later, found, marketing, firm, worth, over, million, november, 2016, million, 2020, borndavi. David Michael Castain II born August 5 1988 known professionally as David Castain is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist He is perhaps best known for leaving a life of crime to later found a marketing firm worth over 5 Million by November 2016 1 2 and 8 5 million by 2020 3 David CastainBornDavid Michael Castain II 1988 08 05 August 5 1988 age 34 Pomona CaliforniaEducationHoward University B A Georgetown University M P S The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Ph D Still Attending OccupationEntrepreneur PhilanthropistYears active2009 presentKnown forFounder of David Castain And Associates and David Castain FoundationWebsiteDavidCastain com Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksEarly life EditDavid was born in Pomona Valley Hospital in Pomona California to Debra Ross and David Castain Sr He joined a gang when he was in the 8th grade for protection within his community David was kicked out of multiple high schools before attending Valley View High School a secondary school for students who have behavioral issues or are at risk of not graduating He ultimately graduated from Alta Loma High School In 2006 Castain was charged with armed robbery 4 He decided to attend Howard University when he was serving an 8 month house arrest term following the two years he had already served behind bars 5 Career EditCastain began promoting parties while attending Howard University in Washington DC He gained national attention after he organized events with Sean Combs Drake LeBron James and other celebrities 6 In 2012 David was hired by Grey Goose where he served as their Director of Social Marketing 7 8 Following his seventh year of leaving a life of crime he founded a nonprofit organization the David Castain Foundation 9 In May 2013 David graduated from Howard University with a Bachelors in Speech and Applied Communication and a minor in sociology He was the commencement speaker at his graduation ceremony citation needed Upon graduating he founded a marketing firm dubbed David Castain amp Associates The company obtained clients in various disciplines from Chipotle and Uber to a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary Cort Furniture 10 11 In 2014 he graduated from Georgetown University where he was the recipient of the Golden Bulldog Award for being the Most Creative student in the program 12 with a Master s in public relations and corporate communications 13 Castain returned to his alma mater Howard University in August of that same year to pursue his Ph D in sociology with a concentration in medical sociology and social inequality 14 Castain is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Greek fraternal organization 15 In 2021 Forbes named him to their Next 1000 list 16 3 Filmography EditYear Film Role Notes2013 Fox 5 DC Himself Episode Most Successful Black Entrepreneurs in Washington DC 2016 Ink Paper Scissors BET original series Episode BET Awards Red Carpet 2016 17 References Edit Bullock David Young and Hungry Huffington Post Retrieved 30 November 2016 Brown Tia When Cupid Calls Ebony Magazine Retrieved 26 March 2015 a b Forbes Next 1000 2021 Forbes Retrieved 2022 03 09 Sholley Diana From poverty to PhD former Pomona gang member establishes philanthropic foundation Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Retrieved 28 May 2015 Edmonds Chloe Howard Student s Journey From Menace To Glory District Chronicles Retrieved 31 December 2012 Top 30 Under 30 Distinguished HBCU Educated Scholars HBCU Buzz Retrieved 23 August 2016 Kormanik Beth Luxury Branding Biz Bash Retrieved 1 June 2012 Grey Goose The proof of social media Washington City Paper Retrieved 1 June 2012 Umeh Maureen David Castain Talks About His Foundation amp The Importance of Education with FOX 5 DC Fox 5 DC Retrieved 23 February 2015 David Castain and Associates Company Profile Data Fox Retrieved 18 September 2016 David Castain Forbes Retrieved 2022 03 09 2014 Golden Bulldog Award Recipient for Most Creative Georgetown University Retrieved 8 May 2014 David Castain Forbes Retrieved 2022 03 09 Barnwell Devin Prominent HU Alum Promotes His Foundation With A Sweet Treat The Hilltop Retrieved 16 April 2015 Theta Tau Lineage Theta Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Retrieved 8 April 2014 David Castain Forbes Retrieved 2022 03 09 The Cast of Ink Paper Scissors Gets David Castain Ready For The Red Carpet BET Retrieved 17 September 2016 External links EditDavid Castain s Official Website Rank Today David Castain s New Venture Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title David Castain amp oldid 1079201712, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
