Hello, my name is Aiden Pourbaba, and I’m a sophomore at Indiana University studying management at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, with a minor in financial literacy at the Kelley School of Business.Business has always been a central part of my life, and it has shaped my passions for both leadership and finance. In high school, I co-founded a student-run coffee cart on campus, managing a team of 25 workers and serving students and faculty. This experience sparked my love for management, as it taught me the importance of being a strong leader and a positive role model for my peers. It also reinforced my desire to create opportunities for others while driving a team toward shared goals.At age 15, I partnered with my dad to create a low-cost hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project, along with my latest venture, Hoosier Hot Dogs—a late-night hot dog cart that has thrived during its first semester on Indiana University's campus—has deepened my passion for finance. These experiences allowed me to explore the financial aspects of running a business, from budgeting and cost management to understanding profitability and growth strategies.As I continue my college journey, I aim to refine my skills in both management and finance, using these foundations to start and grow innovative businesses. My ultimate goal is to combine these passions to create ventures that not only succeed financially but also inspire and empower others.