Dave Koken

Dave Koken is an accomplished social entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in building partnerships, developing products, and managing operations at tech-driven social enterprises and innovative nonprofits. He studied International Political Economy and Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. Dave is a passionate believer in the power of collaboration to solve large-scale challenges, and his expertise comes from his work in over 40 countries worldwide. Dave has previously founded Rise Community Solar and Lokal Travel, Inc. Moreover, he's held several positions at Kiva.org, including Portfolio Manager, Asia-Pacific, Senior Field Support Specialist, Asia-Pacific, and Global Fellows Program Coordinator. Dave's professional journey also included serving as a Coro Northern California Fellow, an Americorps member at Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency, and an International Affairs Fellow at the U.S. Department of State - Council of American Ambassadors.