Meet Alex, a driven second-year Economics student at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a small town, Alex developed a fascination with the stock market while helping their family run a local business. Now, they’re diving into Econ 290 to enhance their understanding of economic theories and strategies, aspiring to one day become a financial analyst and help businesses thrive. Outside of classes, Alex enjoys hiking and exploring the local coffee scene, always on the lookout for the next small business to support.