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David Joo
Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Morgan Stanley's MSIVL
David Joo is a company builder, investor, mentor, and advisor for startups focused on positive societal impact.
He served as the former Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Knowre, an education technology company with offices in New York, Seattle, and Seoul. The company was founded in 2012 and was eventually sold in 2018 to a publicly listed company.
David has a strong background in investment banking, capital markets, leveraged finance, M&A, and public markets investing, with a focus on Capital Structure Arbitrage and HY & Distressed Debt.
He has actively contributed to the startup ecosystem by advising and mentoring companies like GoStudent, KidzToPros, Stronger Brains, Nao Now, and others, particularly in the edtech sector.
David Joo holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Carleton College.
His past roles include Vice President positions at Nomura, Goldman Sachs, and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., as well as a Senior Associate role at Credit Suisse. He has also been involved with organizations like Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs (KSE), Finhabits, Reach Capital, and Morgan Stanley.
David's experience in building and scaling companies, coupled with his financial expertise, makes him a valuable asset to organizations seeking growth and impactful ventures.
