David Rose

David S. Rose, also known as 'New York's Archangel' and 'patriarch of Silicon Alley,' is a prominent serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and author with a remarkable track record in the startup ecosystem.

He is the Founder & CEO of US Real Estate Market (USREM), as well as the Founder & Executive Chairman of Gust, a leading SaaS platform supporting over a million startups and 85,000 early-stage investors.

David is the bestselling author of 'Angel Investing' and 'The Startup Checklist,' and has been involved in numerous successful ventures, including being the original investor in companies like JUMP Bikes, Comixology, and Panjiva that were later acquired by industry giants like Uber, Amazon, and S&P Global.

With a strong educational background, David holds a BA from Yale, an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School, and an honorary D.Eng. from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is deeply engaged in the entrepreneurial world, having founded New York Angels and served on the boards of various organizations.

Known as 'The Pitch Coach,' David is a sought-after keynote speaker on business and technology, shaping the future of entrepreneurship. His expertise spans high technology, angel and venture investments, finance, and government.