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David Currie
Startup Angel and Advisor, Sage Partner, Techstars Founder
David R. Currie is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Wise Assistant, a role he has held since August 2022. With over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive in the technology sector, Currie has a strong background in early-stage startups, particularly in areas such as Enterprise/SMB SaaS, Clean Tech, AI/ML, and Cyber Security.1
Professional Background
- Wise Assistant: As CFO, Currie focuses on financial strategy and management within the company.
- Previous Roles:
- He has served as CFO for CYTK from July 2020 to September 2022.
- He is also the CEO of Currie Capital, Inc., which he founded in July 2009.
- Currie has been involved with several startups and has played key roles in raising significant capital, totaling over $77 million across various funding rounds.1
Notable Achievements
- Currie has been instrumental in creating approximately $2.8 billion in shareholder value at IPO or exit for various companies.
- He co-founded HackerSafe™, which was acquired by McAfee for $95 million in 2008, and has extensive experience with technology management across multiple regions including the Americas and Europe.1
Skills and Expertise
Currie's expertise encompasses:
- Executive advisory and interim management
- Fundraising planning and execution
- Product and technology strategy
- Access to a wide network of executives and funding sources.1
This extensive experience positions him as a significant asset to Wise Assistant as it navigates growth in competitive technology markets.