Lucas Buchanan, B.A. 1999

CFO & COO, Silk Road Medical – Sunnyvale CA

1999 Major: Economics

How has being an Economics graduate from Duke helped shape you personally and/or professionally?

"Great foundational education. I think about economic principles - opportunity costs, incentives, macroeconomic policy, etc. - much more than accounting as a pubic company CFO."

What advice would you give students in Duke's Economics programs? 

"Focus on relationships with your fellow students - even if they are not in your social network, they will be part of your future professional network."

Lucas Buchanan