David Gandara
David Gandara is a prominent business consultant and the Founder & CEO of Gandara Strategic Consulting, an international firm that provides deal flow and advisory services to multiple venture capital, private equity firms, and angel investors. With a BA in Business from the University of Washington, David has extensive experience in strategic partnerships, community development, and marketing, having held roles such as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at DB Squared, Inc., and President of Lakeshore Sales and Marketing Inc.
David is a hands-on consultant who helps entrepreneurs transform their vision into reality, and he works with companies that are experiencing high growth and looking to take advantage of unique market opportunities in the US and abroad. He specializes in the life sciences, biotech, medical devices and equipment, VR, ER, machine learning, video gaming, education, and clean technology industries.
David's firm has established an extensive global network of strategic relationships and advisors, making it a go-to for portfolio companies seeking access to capital, new markets, strategic joint ventures, and key customer introductions. His investment opportunities range from early-stage funding to introductions and advice for companies seeking an M&A, IPO, or exit.