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David Cancel

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Founder at Drift

New York, New York, United States

FoundedDrift

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About

David Cancel is an angel investor at Barndoor AI, where he also serves as a board member and advisor. He has founded and scaled five software companies and currently focuses on investing in and advising founders scaling their businesses.

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Co-founders at Drift

ETElias Torres
Elias TorresFounder

Experience

  1. Barndoor AIAngel Investorcurrent2025 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Whitney Museum of American ArtBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  3. Sequoia CapitalScoutcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  4. Agency AIStrategic Advisor & Angel Investor2024 — 2026Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  5. OloBoard Member2022 — 2025New York, New York, United States
  6. DriftExecutive Chairman2022 — 2024New York, New York, United States
  7. DriftFounder, Chief Executive Officer2015 — 2022Greater Boston Area
  8. Harvard Business SchoolEntrepreneur In Residence2017 — 2021Greater Boston
  9. HubSpotChief Product Officer2011 — 2014Greater Boston
  10. PerformableFounder, Chief Executive Officer2009 — 2011Greater Boston
  11. GhosteryFounder & Owner2009 — 2010Greater Boston
  12. LookeryFounder, Chief Technology Officer2007 — 2009Greater Boston
  13. Compete, Inc.Founder, Chief Technology Officer2000 — 2007Greater Boston
  14. BuyerZone.comChief Technology Officer1999 — 2000Greater Boston

Skills & more

Web AnalyticsEntrepreneurshipStart-upsUser ExperienceSEOAnalyticsOnline AdvertisingProduct ManagementMobile DevicesInbound MarketingPPCInternet Strategy
+12 moreSocial MediaOnline MarketingE-commerceSEMInteractive MarketingSocial NetworkingSoftware DesignDigital MarketingStrategyTeam LeadershipSaaSHubSpot
  • Conversational Marketing Certified — Drift, a Salesloft company

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Axel Travel

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Cancel?
David Cancel is an angel investor at Barndoor AI, where he also serves as a board member and advisor. He has founded and scaled five software companies and currently focuses on investing in and advising founders scaling their businesses.
Where does David Cancel work?
David Cancel is Founder of Drift.
What companies did David Cancel found?
David Cancel founded Drift.
What companies has David Cancel invested in?
Investments tracked here include Axel Travel.

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