David Olk

David Olk is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Junction Venture Partners, a seed-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, which he has been part of since December 2021. His role involves identifying and investing in early-stage companies, leveraging his extensive experience in entrepreneurship and venture capital.

Professional Background

• Junction Venture Partners: As a Co-Founder and General Partner, Olk focuses on investing in startups and supporting their growth.

• ShopKeep: He co-founded ShopKeep, a point-of-sale software company, in 2011 and served as COO and CFO until 2015. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly and was sold for approximately $1.1 billion. He remains a board member.

• Voray: Olk is also the Co-Founder and served in various roles including CEO at Voray, a platform aimed at fostering authentic professional relationships.

• Columbia University: He is an Adjunct Professor, teaching a course on entrepreneurship, and has been involved with the university as an Entrepreneur in Residence and a board member for the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center.

• Previous Experience: Before his ventures, Olk worked in mergers and acquisitions at IAC and PwC, where he advised on significant transactions.

Education

Olk holds an MBA from Columbia University and an undergraduate degree from Tulane University.

Personal Life

He resides in Manhattan with his family and is actively involved in mentoring and advising startups, particularly in the New York tech ecosystem.123