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David Evans

Investor

General Partner at Sentiero Ventures

Dallas, Texas

Writes $10K – $1M checks Β· typically $500K

About

David Evans is a General Partner at Sentiero Ventures, a seed-stage fund backing AI-enabled software companies. A repeat founder and technologist who wrote his first code at 14 and started his first company at 19, he has had multiple exits as both an operator and investor, including a national digital signage network acquired by CBS and an Inc. 500 eCommerce business sold to a strategic buyer. He also runs the CometX Accelerator for student entrepreneurs at the University of Texas at Dallas and advises startups and accelerators; he studied at the University of Connecticut, was a Beneficial Hodson Scholar at Johns Hopkins University, and holds a Certificate in Corporate Finance from Harvard University.

ContactΒ· published on David's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechSaaS

Experience

  1. Independent AdvisorAI Strategy Advisor / Fractional CTOcurrent2023 β€” presentDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  2. Sentiero VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2020 β€” presentDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  3. Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UT DallasAdjunct Professorcurrent2023 β€” presentDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  4. Metrical, Inc.Advisorcurrent2018 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. Capital FactoryMentor2018 β€” 2023Austin, Texas Area
  6. Stamford Startup StudioConsultant2021 β€” 2022Stamford, Connecticut, United States
  7. Prowess ProjectAdvisor2020 β€” 2022Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  8. Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UT DallasFacilitator - CometX Accelerator2020 β€” 2022Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  9. Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UT DallasMentor - Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship2016 β€” 2020Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  10. Impact VenturesMentor2020 β€” 2022Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  11. MIT Enterprise Forum CambridgeMentor2020 β€” 2022Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  12. Xclaim MobileBoard of Directors2016 β€” 2021Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  13. REVTECH AcceleratorMentor/Investment Committee2016 β€” 2021Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  14. Geode Software, IncFounder & CEO2000 β€” 2021Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  15. BrewStubsAdvisor2020 β€” 2021Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  16. MediBookrAdvisor2017 β€” 2021Dallas, Texas, United States
  17. Simplif.AIFounder & CTO2018 β€” 2019Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  18. Skratch AppAdvisory Board Member2017 β€” 2019Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  19. EasySeat, LLCFounder2005 β€” 2017Hartford, Connecticut Area
  20. Brandwidth, LLCAdvisory Board Member2015 β€” 2016Indianapolis, IN
  21. Soldout.comManager of Applications Development2000Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Strategic Technology PlanningData StrategiesInnovation DevelopmentStartup DevelopmentStrategic Technology InitiativesArtificial Intelligence (AI)Venture CapitalAutomationDigital TransformationMarketingStart-upsEntrepreneurship
+12 moreSocial Media MarketingE-commerceMarketing StrategyConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware DevelopmentSoftware Project ManagementSoftware DesignMicrosoft TechnologiesAccessLeadershipManagement

Languages English Β· Polish

From David's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Accel RoboticsData SentinelWorkplace Arcade

Per curated public sources.

Colleagues at Sentiero Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Evans?
David Evans is a General Partner at Sentiero Ventures, a seed-stage fund backing AI-enabled software companies. A repeat founder and technologist who wrote his first code at 14 and started his first company at 19, he has had multiple exits as both an operator and investor, including a national digital signage network acquired by CBS and an Inc. 500 eCommerce business sold to a strategic buyer. He also runs the CometX Accelerator for student entrepreneurs at the University of Texas at Dallas and advises startups and accelerators; he studied at the University of Connecticut, was a Beneficial Hodson Scholar at Johns Hopkins University, and holds a Certificate in Corporate Finance from Harvard University.
Where does David Evans work?
David Evans is General Partner at Sentiero Ventures.
What does David Evans invest in?
David Evans invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, PropTech, SaaS.
What check size does David Evans write?
David Evans typically writes checks of $10K – $1M.
What companies has David Evans invested in?
Investments tracked here include Accel Robotics, Data Sentinel, Workplace Arcade.
Where did David Evans go to school?
David Evans studied at Harvard University (Corporate Finance Certificate); University of Connecticut (BA, General Studies); The Johns Hopkins University (Biomedical Engineering).

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