David Ketsdever

David Ketsdever is a Partner and co-founder of La Honda Advisors, a boutique investment banking firm.12 He brings extensive experience to his role, with three decades in investment banking and over 25 years working in Silicon Valley.1

Professional Background

Before establishing La Honda Advisors, Ketsdever held several prominent positions in the financial industry:

• Managing Director and Head of Technology, Media and Telecom Investment Banking at Cowen & Company
• President of SVB Alliant, a technology advisory firm
• Managing Director and Head of Software Banking for both Merrill Lynch and Montgomery Securities1

Education

Ketsdever's educational background includes:

• Honors degree in Economics from the University of Chicago
• MBA from Harvard Business School1

Current Role

At La Honda Advisors, Ketsdever focuses on providing personalized, hands-on transaction advisory services to entrepreneurs and boards facing critical corporate and personal decisions.2 The firm emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and tailored solutions for each client's unique needs.

Industry Reputation

Ketsdever is known in Silicon Valley as a "rainmaker" with a deep understanding of the tech industry landscape. His extensive network and track record of successful transactions make him a valuable advisor to companies in the technology sector.3

Additional Involvement

Beyond his primary role at La Honda Advisors, Ketsdever:

• Serves as an advisor to Moai Capital, contributing his insights and connections to support their mission3
• Is registered as a Managing Member of La Honda Advisors, LLC and a Managing Director at Nolan Securities Corp5

David Ketsdever's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username david-ketsdever-47327, where he is listed as being based in Atherton, California, with over 500 connections.4