David B. Hampson is an acquisition entrepreneur, family business advocate, and industry thought leader whose career proves that success is built on resilience, integrity, and purpose beyond profit. He is the author of Rainbow Gold: Building a Business That’s Both the Journey and the Destination, a groundbreaking business book that challenges today’s fast-exit startup culture and inspires entrepreneurs to build companies they’ll never want to sell.
David’s entrepreneurial journey began unexpectedly. Trained as a college science student with no formal business background, he took a bold leap into entrepreneurship by becoming the owner of a restaurant franchise in Cape Town, South Africa. At just 27 years old, he faced the realities of risk, leadership, and responsibility, including navigating tragic events that tested his resolve and values. These early experiences taught him that business is not just about financial gain—it’s about people, relationships, and the butterfly effect of decisive action.
Building on those lessons, David went on to co-found and lead Schrager Hampson Aviation Insurance Group, a firm that quickly became recognized as a leader in the industry. Under his guidance, the company built a lasting reputation for its focus on client service, risk management, and sustainable growth that endures today. He has continued to broaden his business reach by launching a premium finance company and, most recently, a tax and wealth advisory practice for entrepreneurs. His philosophy centers on treating employees as partners, fostering a culture of respect and empowerment, and creating systems that ensure long-term legacy rather than short-term gains.
Throughout his career, David has become a trusted mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing insights on acquisition entrepreneurship, family business dynamics, and leadership strategies that balance profitability with purpose. He advocates for building businesses with deep personal meaning—companies that create impact, strengthen communities, and provide fulfillment beyond monetary success.
David’s thought leadership has been featured in The Telegraph Online and other international media outlets. His book, Rainbow Gold, has also earned the endorsement of Kevin Harrington, Original Shark from Shark Tank, who praised it as “a blueprint for building something real, something that lasts.”
When he’s not leading in the boardroom, stewarding his aviation insurance business or mentoring entrepreneurs, David enjoys time with his wife, Buddy, and their family. Together, they embody the values of resilience, trust, and vision that form the foundation of both their business and personal lives.
With humor, honesty, and hard-won wisdom, David continues to inspire entrepreneurs worldwide to see business not as an exit strategy, but as a calling—and the ultimate destination.