David Krajicek, PhD

David Krajicek, PhD, serves as an Executive in Residence at Summit Partners, a private equity and venture capital firm. In this role, he collaborates with the firm's Growth Products & Services team to identify new investment opportunities and provide strategic advice to growth-stage companies, particularly in the data and analytics sector.123

Professional Background

Dr. Krajicek has over 25 years of experience in building and leading data and analytics companies. His notable positions include:

• CEO of JATO Dynamics, an automotive data company, where he spearheaded initiatives focused on technology enhancement and product launches.
• Executive roles at GfK, a global market research firm, where he managed a nearly $1 billion profit and loss (P&L) operation and was part of the management board during its acquisition in a $1.5 billion transaction.
• Leadership at ARBOR, a data-led market research firm, where he contributed to significant growth that led to its acquisition by GfK.145

Educational Qualifications

Dr. Krajicek holds an impressive academic background:

• BA in Cognitive Psychology from the University of California, San Diego.
• MA and PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Claremont Graduate University.14

Contributions at Summit Partners

At Summit Partners, Dr. Krajicek focuses on:

• Advising on sales force expansion and optimization.
• Enhancing manufacturing and supply chain processes for various companies.
• Evaluating new products to drive growth in healthcare networks.12

His extensive experience in operational leadership and strategic growth initiatives positions him as a valuable asset within Summit Partners' investment strategy.