David Scalzo
InvestorManaging Partner at Kirenaga Partners
New York
Writes $1M β $3M checks Β· typically $2M
FoundedCensys Technologies
About
Founder of Kirenaga in 2013 and Managing Partner; previously held senior operations roles at Credit Suisse, Citadel Solutions, and Bear Stearns. Holds engineering degrees and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School.
Experience
- Kirenaga PartnersFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2013 β presentOrlando, Florida, United States
- Northwestern UniversityChair, Northwestern University Wildcat Athletic Venture Enterprises (NU/WAVE)current2026 β present
- Northwestern UniversityBoard Member, Northwestern University Wildcat Athletic Venture Enterprises (NU/WAVE)2018 β 2026
- Hawthorn AeroDirectorcurrent2018 β presentMiamisburg, OH
- Censys Technologies CorporationDirectorcurrent2020 β presentDaytona Beach, Florida, United States
- 4mativ TechnologiesDirectorcurrent2019 β present
- Violet DefenseDirector2020 β 2023Orlando, Florida, United States
- Advisor EngineCo-Founder and Director2015 β 2020New York, NY
- Credit SuisseCOO, Sales and Client Management - Securities Division2010 β 2013
- Citadel Solutions LLCHead of Investor Relations2008 β 2009
- Citadel Solutions LLCDirector, Account Management2007 β 2009
- Bear StearnsManaging Director2002 β 2007
- Precision Plating CompanyDirector of Operations1995 β 2000
Education
- Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementMBA, Analytical Finance2000 β 2002
- London Business SchoolMBA Exchange Program2001
- Illinois Institute of TechnologyMS, Manufacturing Engineering1997 β 2000
- Northwestern UniversityBS, Mechanical Engineering1991 β 1995
- Benet Academy
- St. Michael's Wheaton
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management566
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Also attended London Business School526
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Also attended Illinois Institute of Technology24
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Also attended Northwestern University342
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Shared employers
Also worked at Censys Technologies Corporation1
Also worked at Violet Defense1
Also worked at Advisor Engine1
Also worked at Credit Suisse560
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