BYU COUGAR CAPITAL - Key Persons


Aaron Daines

Job Titles:
  • Fund Managing Director
Prior to returning to BYU for his MBA, Aaron worked in finance at a wealth management firm based in Newport Beach. While he was an analyst there the firm's assets under management grew rapidly, and he loved solving problems that came with that rapid growth. He spent his summer at Citi in NYC, working in the treasury department. Aaron holds a B.S. in Finance and is a SVP of the Graduate Finance Society. In his free time he loves to mountain bike, try to keep up with his wife on the ski slopes, and watch the NBA (go Warriors!) He is so excited to be a part of Cougar Capital, and is looking forward to contributing to the impressive legacy that is already established.

Brittany Bennion

Job Titles:
  • Director
Before pursuing her MBA, Brittany owned a renewable energy insurance company where she found her passion for helping businesses succeed. To further explore this interest, she founded a marketing and brand consulting agency. The MBA program at BYU and her involvement in Cougar Capital are equipping her with the additional skills and knowledge she needs to continue supporting businesses. Over the summer, Brittany participated in the Marketing Leadership Program at Ford Motor Company. There, she generated a new revenue stream with a projected enterprise value of $150 million over five years. Additionally, she joined HoneyGrid, an AI marketing tech startup, where she is actively contributing to product development and go-to-market strategies. In her free time, Brittany enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, paddleboarding, and snowboarding. Her ultimate dream is to persuade her husband to live off-grid for a year while visiting all the U.S. National Parks