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David Scalzo

Investor

Managing Partner at Kirenaga Partners

New York

Writes $1M – $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

  1. Kirenaga PartnersFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2013 β€” presentOrlando, Florida, United States
  2. Northwestern UniversityChair, Northwestern University Wildcat Athletic Venture Enterprises (NU/WAVE)current2026 β€” present
  3. Northwestern UniversityBoard Member, Northwestern University Wildcat Athletic Venture Enterprises (NU/WAVE)2018 β€” 2026
  4. Hawthorn AeroDirectorcurrent2018 β€” presentMiamisburg, OH
  5. Censys Technologies CorporationDirectorcurrent2020 β€” presentDaytona Beach, Florida, United States
  6. 4mativ TechnologiesDirectorcurrent2019 β€” present
  7. Violet DefenseDirector2020 β€” 2023Orlando, Florida, United States
  8. Advisor EngineCo-Founder and Director2015 β€” 2020New York, NY
  9. Credit SuisseCOO, Sales and Client Management - Securities Division2010 β€” 2013
  10. Citadel Solutions LLCHead of Investor Relations2008 β€” 2009
  11. Citadel Solutions LLCDirector, Account Management2007 β€” 2009
  12. Bear StearnsManaging Director2002 β€” 2007
  13. Precision Plating CompanyDirector of Operations1995 β€” 2000

Education

  1. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementMBA, Analytical Finance2000 β€” 2002
  2. London Business SchoolMBA Exchange Program2001
  3. Illinois Institute of TechnologyMS, Manufacturing Engineering1997 β€” 2000
  4. Northwestern UniversityBS, Mechanical Engineering1991 β€” 1995
  5. Benet Academy
  6. St. Michael's Wheaton

Same school

Shared employers

Colleagues at Kirenaga Partners