Dr. Travis Davis: A Fearless Entrepreneur With A Commitment to Society

Dr. Travis Davis

"Don't be pushed around by the fear in your mind. Instead, be led by the dreams in your heart." A life experience worded by Roy T. Bennett agrees with the quote of our fearless entrepreneur, who has committed his life to it, "Stop being afraid and just take action."

Dr. Travis Davis is a successful entrepreneur who has committed himself to provide society with a present of economic sustainability. Learning many lessons in his life, Dr. Davis lives by the agenda of genuinely helping individuals achieve true meaning in their lives. Dr. Davis wants as many people as possible to realize their true worth, become wealthy, and aim for successful businesses. Dr. Davis implemented a systematic approach to his business intentions, opening his first company at 16. He proceeded to open MalMar in 2012, turning his investments into profits in a year.

Dr. Davis was a promising scholar-athlete at Virginia State University; however, he modified his orientation from a scholar-athlete to strengthen his portfolio for the fast-growing technology field. Dr. Davis earned his bachelor's degree in engineering with a minor in business. His expertise in cybersecurity has led to securing multiple domestic and foreign government contracts. Previously working for an IT firm as a project manager for two years, after which Dr. Davis realized that not only was he wasting his potential there, but he also was paid much less for his hard work. He learned his lesson and ventured on to work for himself. Besides a successful company, he was becoming an excelling individual with his support system's help: his best friend, Devin.

There is no direct path already forged for success, and it stands true for everybody, including Dr. Davis. He made it his goal to achieve what he aspires to be, learning many lessons on the way and earning his place through hard and smart work. Several of the lifelong lessons learned were trusting in oneself, giving attention to the system, and appropriately reaching the goal. Dr. Davis gives some brilliant tips for individuals starting their own company: time management, budgeting, keeping a growth mindset, and knowing the importance of relationships.

Dr. Davis brings his cultivated mindset to his everyday business, working with his team to incorporate thinking of endless possibilities that come with every obstacle. In addition, Dr. Davis values the employees as humans rather than numbers which makes him appreciate them more every day. Dr. Davis helps his team step out of their comfort zone, think outside the box, and be limitless, which, he describes, as much more of a win than any contract.

Through his success, Dr. Davis guides and educates the community to be a self-dependent individual, helping small business owners to connect to potential clients and other business owners for further possibilities for growth. In addition, he has donated over a quarter-million dollars to charities. Ultimately, Dr. Davis also stands by his goal to create business sustainability in smaller communities.