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Thinking in numbers
Math makes sense to me. I like taking a complicated problem and working toward an answer.
A personal investment in what's next
Driven by Numbers.
Inspired by Business.
I have a passion for numbers and the role they play in business. From analyzing data to understanding financial decisions, I enjoy finding patterns, recognizing opportunities, and discovering what makes businesses successful.
01 / About the founder
Hi, I'm Shea.
I'm a student who enjoys numbers, the energy of game day, and the idea of turning a good idea into something real.
02
Learning business
I'm curious about how people make decisions, build things, and recognize an opportunity.
03
Being part of a team
I want college to mean more than classes: great people, school spirit, and experiences I wouldn't find on my own.
02 / Leadership
Leading on and off the court.
I've often been chosen as a team captain. To me, that isn't just a title. It's a responsibility to show up for other people.
"Being captain isn't about being the loudest person in the room. It's about helping the team be its best."
On the court, I try to lead by example—working hard, staying positive, and encouraging my teammates when things get tough.
Off the court, those same lessons matter. I want to be someone others can count on, who listens, takes responsibility, and brings people together. That's the kind of teammate, friend, and future business leader I hope to be.
Lead by example
Put in the effort before asking it of anyone else.
Lift up the team
Encourage others, especially when the game isn't going our way.
Own the outcome
Take responsibility, learn quickly, and keep moving forward.
03 / Interactive math + business challenge
More than finding X.
Math gets interesting when a solution changes a real decision. Here’s a business problem I’d actually want to solve.
THE CHALLENGE
What price creates the most profit?
Imagine launching a T-shirt business. Charging more earns more per shirt—but fewer people buy. Find the price that maximizes profit.
DemandQ(p) = 500 − 20p
Total costC(Q) = 600 + 6Q
RevenueR(p) = −20p² + 500p
ProfitΠ(p) = pQ(p) − C(Q(p))
Expanded profitΠ(p) = −20p² + 620p − 3,600
Here p is the price per shirt, Q is the number of shirts sold, $600 is the fixed startup cost, and each shirt costs $6 to make.
“The best part of math isn't getting an answer. It's knowing what to do with it.”
THE PROFIT LAB
InteractiveTest a price. Find the sweet spot.
$8Drag to experiment$22
Shirts sold260
Revenue$3,120
Total cost$2,160
Profit$960
Profit vs. selling priceMOVE THE SLIDER
Hint: Form a quadratic profit equation and find its vertex.
1. Revenue = price × demand: R(p) = p(500 − 20p)
2. Subtract total cost: Π(p) = p(500 − 20p) − [600 + 6(500 − 20p)]
3. Simplify: Π(p) = −20p² + 620p − 3,600
4. The vertex gives the maximum: p = −b/(2a) = −620/(2 × −20) = $15.50
5. At that price, 190 shirts sell and profit is $1,205.
EXTRA CREDIT · REAL BUSINESS DECISION
Should you maximize sales revenue or profit?
Revenue and profit are different equations, so their highest points happen at different prices. This is the kind of trade-off businesses make every day.
Revenue: R(p) = −20p² + 500p. Its vertex occurs at p = −500 / (2 × −20) = $12.50.
Profit: Π(p) = −20p² + 620p − 3,600. Its vertex occurs at p = $15.50.
Maximize revenue$12.50 / shirt$3,125 revenue · $1,025 profit
Maximize profit$15.50 / shirt$2,945 revenue · $1,205 profit
The takeaway: Pricing for profit makes $180 more than pricing for the highest revenue, even though total sales dollars are lower.
Calculus check (optional): R′(p) = 500 − 40p and Π′(p) = 620 − 40p. Setting each derivative to zero gives the two optimal prices. Both have negative second derivatives, so both are maxima.
Same school.
Different story.MY SISTER'S PATH → MY OWN PATH
Different story.MY SISTER'S PATH → MY OWN PATH
04 / The next chapter
Why TCU has my attention.
Having a sister at TCU means I've been able to see a little of what the experience is like before even starting college. The community, the traditions, and the school spirit feel real to me—not just like things on a brochure.
When I visited TCU, I really liked the energy and school spirit. I saw so much opportunity there, and I could genuinely picture myself excelling at TCU.
But following her to TCU wouldn't mean following her exact path. I want to make my own friends, take on new challenges, and explore where my interest in business can lead.
I'm drawn to the idea of studying business in a place where I can be involved, find my people, and keep growing.
05 / People who know me
Don't just take my word for it.
The best way to understand someone is to hear from the people who know them—in class, on the court, and at home.
“Shea brings a thoughtful, analytical approach to challenges. He is the kind of student who asks good questions and keeps working until an idea makes sense.”
Chris Buse
Teacher
“A captain sets the tone in practice and in competition. Shea understands the importance of effort, encouraging teammates, and putting the group first.”
Joey Hewitt
Coach
“I know Shea will make his own experience wherever he goes. I love that he is curious, competitive, and excited to find his own people and path.”
Lidia Stahl
Sister · TCU student
“Ti voglio tanto bene. Mi fai sempre ridere e sono così orgoglioso di te. Farai grandi cose!”
Daniela
Nonna
06 / Growth plan
Where do I go from here?
I don't have every answer yet. That's part of the point.
01
Learn how business works
Build on what I enjoy about math and discover how it connects to real-world decisions.
02
Get outside my comfort zone
Meet people who see the world differently and try things I've never done before.
03
Make my own mark
Be proud of where I come from without letting it define where I go next.
THE BOTTOM LINE
My best investment?
Becoming who I'm going to be.
There's a lot I can calculate. My future isn't one of those things. And that's what makes it exciting.
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