Dave Shah

Dave Shah, a seasoned entrepreneur, began his journey in the business world at the age of 14 as a professional kiteboarder and GoPro Athlete.

His entrepreneurial ventures include co-founding Crave on Campus, a popular food delivery app for college students, and subsequently establishing Wve Labs, a technology development company aimed at supporting fellow entrepreneurs.

Driven by his passion for early-stage ventures, Dave founded Wve Ventures, a pre-seed venture capital firm dedicated to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

To further his vision of merging technology, finance, and education, Dave created Wve Group, which serves as the umbrella organization for his various ventures.

Dave's commitment to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs led to the inception of Wve Collective, a non-profit organization focused on guiding high school students in launching their first ventures.

Under the umbrella of Wve Labs, Dave also launched Wve Technologies, the product development arm that has collaborated with renowned entities like Louis the Child and Founders Forum.

Currently, Dave holds the positions of CEO & Chairman at Wve Group, Wve Labs, and Wve Collective, and serves as a Managing Partner at Wve Ventures.

Dave Shah obtained his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Real Estate & Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California.

He is a member of prestigious organizations like the Forbes Technology Council and YEC, and actively contributes to Entrepreneur as a thought leader.

When not leading his ventures, Dave enjoys flying around the coast in his free time.