I'm Luke Loyd — a junior in high school with a serious interest in finance, accounting, and how businesses actually work. I run a small company, lead my DECA chapter, and I'm looking forward to studying business in college.
Who I Am
I'm a junior in San Antonio who got genuinely interested in how businesses work — not from a class, but from actually trying to run one. TheLocalGrid started as an idea to help local businesses get a better foothold online. It's small, it's a work in progress, and I've learned a lot from it.
Outside of that, I serve as president of my school's DECA chapter, which has pushed me to think seriously about strategy, leadership, and financial analysis. I'm hoping to study finance or accounting in college and keep building from there.
Research & Writing
RESEARCH LIBRARY
6 papers on finance, strategy & local economies
Work & Projects
A company started by me and my co-founder Brandon. We want to solve the gap between small businesses and websites — replacing the big price point everyone is used to. We combine websites with photography that I take and work to make sure our clients are satisfied. To me, startups aren't just about making money, it's about making a real, positive change in the community.
Explore ↗Elected president of my school's DECA chapter. I work hard to rebuild our chapter from little participation to a system. I run my chapter like a business — making sure every single role is coming together and building something amazing. My goal is to leave my school's DECA chapter as a club where students can learn more about business and have a real interest.
Learn More ↗Get In Touch
Whether you're an admissions officer, a mentor, or someone who wants to talk business and finance — I'm always open to a genuine conversation.