About
David Akinin studied economics at the University of Chicago and earned an MPhil in Inclusive Innovation from the University of Cambridge. He previously worked at Credit Suisse, Google, and Atenu, and is now building JABU, which focuses on supply chain solutions for informal sector retailers in Africa.
Founder at JABUYC S21
Intro paths
YC
David went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran JABU's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, David can intro founders to JABU's investors below.
Experience
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of EstoniaHonorary Consul to Namibiacurrent2024 — presentNamibia
- Payments Association of ZambiaBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentLusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
- GS1 NamibiaBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentNamibia
- GS1 NamibiaChairman of the Board2021 — 2022Namibia
- JABUFounder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentNamibia
- Atenu DevelopmentsBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentWindhoek, Namibia
- Atenu GroupFoundercurrent2014 — presentCity of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- African Union for Housing FinanceBoard Member2020 — 2022South Africa
- OperFin TechnologiesBoard Member2016 — 2022United States of America and Namibia
- Emanya Capital Group (Pty) LtdDirector2017 — 2020Namibia
- Ministry of Justice of the Republic of NamibiaMember of the Working Committee2020Windhoek, Namibia
- Namibia Property GroupMD, Founder2014 — 2017Windhoek, Namibia
- Credit SuisseInvestment Banking - Latin America2013 — 2014New York, NY
- Credit SuisseInvestment Banking - Chile2013 — 2014Santiago, Chile
- Credit SuisseInvestment Banking - Global Energy2012 — 2013New York, NY
- QuestBridgeQuestBridge Scholar 20082008 — 2012
- Rallytel CorpChief Marketing Officer2011 — 2012United States
- ClartezaConsultant2011Greater Chicago Area
- Credit SuisseDebt Capital Markets - Latin America Analyst2011New York
- SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)SEO Fellow2011New York, New York, United States
Education
- University of ChicagoBA, General Honors2008 — 2012
- Graduate School of Business - University of Cape TownMaster of Philosophy - MPhil, Inclusive Innovation2018 — 2019
- Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High SchoolHigh School, Top 1%2004 — 2008
- Harvard UniversitySummer School Program, Economics2007
- Florida International UniversityInternational Relations2006
- Miami Dade CollegeBiology, General2005
Skills & more
Board Governance1Board of Directors1Strategic Planning1FinTech1Financial Modeling76Economics32Valuation24Bloomberg17Corporate Finance18Investment Banking60Venture Capital12Quantitative Analytics9
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Financial AnalysisPrivate EquityEmerging MarketsEquity ResearchStart-upsHedge FundsEquitiesLeadershipManagementInvestmentsAlternative InvestmentsFixed IncomeLanguages Afrikaans · English · French · Hebrew · Italian · Portuguese · Spanish
From David's professional profile.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,668
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded LooptFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded CoinbaseMatt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded HotspotsTrae StephensYC Winter 2022Founded PursuitDelian AsparouhovYC Summer 2014Founded Nightingale +1Justin KanYC Winter 2018Founded Rye +3
+ 8,661 more
University of Chicago mafia90
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Bharat KilaruBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Verano Health +2Matt KrisiloffFounded Preventive +1Bobby PittmanMaster's degreeFounded Fraym +1Jeremy GrushcowPh.D.Founded Juniper Genomics +1Dexter HorthyBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded HumanLayer +1Dante VaisbortBachelor of ArtsFounded Haylon Technologies +1
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Florida International University mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Miami Dade College mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Chicago334
Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesShardul ShahInvestor at Index VenturesSam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalJonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersJulia Gonzalez SandersPartner and General Counsel at Crosslink Capital
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Also attended Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town15
Mike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesKristin SadlerDirector, Platform & Impact at Quona CapitalKerry NasidaiInvestment Manager at AHL Venture PartnersArchie MoberlyPARTNERSHIPS MANAGER ASIA at SeedstarsCem Leon MenaseImpact Lead at Founder OneNieros Oyegun SoerensenIC, PRC at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
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Also attended Florida International University21
Eric ManlunasCo-founder and General Partner at Wavemaker PartnersJavier VillamizarAdvisor at AvilaAbid AliPrincipal at Michigan Capital NetworkJairo GomezVice President of Operations at Roo CapitalAxel SerenaInvestor at Enzo VenturesJavier VillamizarOperating Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia1
Also worked at JABU1
Also worked at Credit Suisse559
Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesRyan IsonoDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesAryo TehranianManaging Director at Mayfair Equity PartnersNic LowdenInvestor at Moonfire VenturesLeone PattofattoOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures
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