About
David Galipeau is a Canadian technology researcher and consultant with over 35 years of experience in finance, publishing, and digital technology across North America, Europe, and Asia. He previously held positions at the United Nations, including work with UNAIDS and UNCTAD in Geneva, and later founded social innovation and impact finance programs for UNDP in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2019, he has served as co-founding partner of SDGx Group in Singapore, focusing on investment and acceleration of deep technology startups in artificial intelligence, climate technology, and related fields, while also directing the SDGx Near Future Lab in partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology.
Experience
- Self-employedAdvanced Technology Researcher, Author, Lecturer, Consultant, Speaker, Third Retirement Attemptcurrent2022 — presentGlobal
- Asian Institute of TechnologyAdjunct Lecturercurrent2021 — presentThailand, Regional
- SDGxFounding Partnercurrent2019 — presentSingapore, EU, Australia
- SDGx Near Future LabDirectorcurrent2009 — presentGlobal
- United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)Senior Lecturer/Program Designercurrent2019 — presentTurin Area, Italy
- Global Academy at Siam UniversityAdjunct Lecturercurrent2024 — presentThailand
- Hult Prize FoundationExpert Mentorcurrent2019 — presentGlobal
- AI Impact AllianceAdvisory Board Member/Expert Advisor2019 — 2026Global
- Chulalongkorn School of Integrated InnovationAdjunct Lecturer2020 — 2023Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand
- UNDP in Asia and the PacificFrontier Technology for SDGs2018 — 2019Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand
- UNDPFounder/Chief Impact Officer (CIO), UNSIF UNDP2015 — 2018Global
- UNDPHead, Innovation and Knowledge - Asia Pacific Region2010 — 2014Asia-Pacific Region, Bangkok, Thailand
- United Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentChief, Digital and Knowledge2008 — 2010Geneva Area, Switzerland
- UNAIDS - Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDSChief, Digital2005 — 2007Geneva Area, Switzerland
- Novartis International AGHead, Global Digital Business Development2001 — 2005Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- The Web Shop, Munich, GermanyOwner and Founder1996 — 2000Munich Area, Germany
- natur mediaproduktion GmbH, Munich, GermanyPartner/Geschäftsleitung1994 — 2000Munich Area, Germany
Skills & more
WritingStrategic ThinkingCommunication10Strategy99Analysis26Capacity Building51Leadership33Management24MentoringKnowledge SharingResearch Skills1Guest Lecturing
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University LecturingStartupsCoachingAngel InvestingSocial EntrepreneurshipKnowledge ManagementInternational DevelopmentChange ManagementInternational RelationsSocial MediaBusiness DevelopmentPolicyLanguages French · German
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Galipeau?
- David Galipeau is a Canadian technology researcher and consultant with over 35 years of experience in finance, publishing, and digital technology across North America, Europe, and Asia. He previously held positions at the United Nations, including work with UNAIDS and UNCTAD in Geneva, and later founded social innovation and impact finance programs for UNDP in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2019, he has served as co-founding partner of SDGx Group in Singapore, focusing on investment and acceleration of deep technology startups in artificial intelligence, climate technology, and related fields, while also directing the SDGx Near Future Lab in partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology.
- Where does David Galipeau work?
- David Galipeau is at SDGx.
- Where did David Galipeau go to school?
- David Galipeau studied at Harvard Business School (Executive Leadership Course - Strategic Business Management); Harvard Business School (Executive Leadership Degree, Business Financial Management); Harvard Business School (Executive Leadership Degree, Leadership and Management).
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