David Kestenbaum

David Kestenbaum is a seasoned business professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership, innovation, and financial management. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of Disruption Labs, a position he has held since March 2023.13

Current Roles

• Advisory Board Member at Disruption Labs (March 2023 - Present)1
• Chief Financial Officer at Cauldron Ferm (November 2022 - Present)12

Professional Background

David Kestenbaum has a rich history in the beverage industry, particularly with Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) and its innovation arm, ZX Ventures. His career trajectory includes:

ZX Ventures and AB InBev

• General Partner at ZX Ventures (December 2020 - August 2022)1
• Global Vice President at ZX Ventures and AB InBev (July 2019 - August 2022)1
• Various leadership roles in e-commerce strategy and operations (2015-2019)1

Earlier Career

• Held multiple positions at Anheuser-Busch InBev, including roles in key account strategy and trade promotion optimization (2012-2015)1

Board Memberships

Kestenbaum has served on the boards of several companies, including:

• Appito (January 2022 - August 2022)
• PLANETARIANS (December 2021 - August 2022)
• BioBrew (November 2020 - April 2022)
• Perfect Draft, Empório da Cerveja, Zé Delivery, and Beerhouse Mexico (various periods between 2016-2019)1

Education

• MBA from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School (2009-2011)
• BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business (2001-2005)1

David Kestenbaum is recognized as a thought leader with strategic and operational expertise across various business areas, including organic growth, digital commerce, and innovation.1 His diverse experience in the beverage industry, e-commerce, and venture capital has positioned him as a valuable advisor in the business world.