Spencer Catten is graduating with an Honors Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship for his hard work with his thesis titled “Subprime Leasing in the Modern Age: Implications for Firms, Merchants, and Consumers in the Rent-to-Own Space.” Spencer was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and will be working as the Director of Business Intelligence for Acima Credit after graduation. Congratulations Spencer, and welcome to your alumni network! Read on to learn more about Spencer’s thesis and his answers to our questions about her Eccles Experience.
Tell us something about your thesis – your research, your findings, or what you learned:
Human society has used finance as a tool almost since it has existed; sometimes for good, sometimes for bad. It’s important to recognize the finance we have today and keep a watchful eye to guarantee it moves our society in a positive direction, rather than holding it back.
What was your most memorable experience as an Eccles student?
Traveling to Atlanta as a business scholar. I absolutely love to travel, and I have never visited Georgia, despite my love for the music of Atlanta. It was incredible to see the size and diversity of downtown Atlanta, as well as having the opportunity tour the Porsche N.A. headquarters. I learned quite a few things and saw some beautiful architecture, and it was an overall excellent experience.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank, acknowledge or shout out?
Victor Gill – he was great at making class interesting and fun, and helped me gain an even stronger understanding of what it means to be an entrepreneur.
