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Vikram LakhwaraunlockedDavid: together at Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies (2023–2026)
×5David: together at Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
×2David: together at Dynasty Financial Partners
×4David: together at Syracuse University
About
David Kleinhandler is Chairman at Covr Financial Technologies and founder of Claflin Partners and the K Fund, where he serves as a partner in the private equity and venture capital firm. He has over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur and investor, working across the insurance and fintech sectors, and is active as an angel investor and philanthropic supporter.
Co-Founder & CEO at Optifino
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Co-founders at Optifino
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Michael DonigerCo-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
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Eduard SnesarevCo-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Experience
- Covr Financial TechnologiesChairmancurrent2025 — present
- Kleinhandler CorporationPresident and CEOcurrent1996 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial StudiesBoard Membercurrent2016 — presentWashington University in St. Louis
- Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball ClubCo-Ownercurrent2013 — presentJerusalem, israel
- Omaha Storm ChasersCo-Ownercurrent2012 — presentOmaha, Nebraska
- OptifinoFoundercurrent2022 — presentNew York, United States
- Dynasty Financial PartnersMember, Board of Directors2010 — 2019Greater New York City Area
- ArxSocialCo-Founder and Chairman2011 — 2014Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
Leadership99Strategy61Venture Capital99Entrepreneurship99Social Entrepreneurship26Sales Management21Sales49Business Strategy40Insurance37Estate Planning17Investments53Finance20
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Kleinhandler?
- David Kleinhandler is Chairman at Covr Financial Technologies and founder of Claflin Partners and the K Fund, where he serves as a partner in the private equity and venture capital firm. He has over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur and investor, working across the insurance and fintech sectors, and is active as an angel investor and philanthropic supporter.
- Where does David Kleinhandler work?
- David Kleinhandler is Co-Founder & CEO of Optifino.
- What companies did David Kleinhandler found?
- David Kleinhandler founded Optifino.
- Where did David Kleinhandler go to school?
- David Kleinhandler studied at Syracuse University (Bachelor's degree, Mathematics).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Covr Financial Technologies4
Also worked at Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies9
Vikram LakhwaraInvestor at Green Cow Venture CapitalJiya SinghAssociate at OutsidersMac BarnesData Analyst at Advantage Capital PartnersBuddy FosterAssociate at Mudita VentureGuy FriedmanVenture Partner at M25M. Shane Larisey, PECo-Founder and General Partner at Redstick Ventures
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Also worked at Dynasty Financial Partners6
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