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David Wald
CEO and Co-Founder at Aclaimant
David Wald is the President and Co-Founder of Aclaimant, an active risk management platform.12 He founded the company in February 2016 and has led it to raise over $30 million in funding.2 Prior to Aclaimant, Wald held several positions including:
- Founder-in-residence at Lightbank (January 2013 - February 2016)
- Associate at Lightbank (May 2011 - January 2013)
- Director of Marketing at dough (January 2013 - February 2016)
- Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company (September 2010 - May 2011)
- Associate Consultant at Bain & Company (October 2008 - September 2010)1
Wald has a BBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business and a BA in Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan.1 He started Aclaimant with his girlfriend's father and later married her about a year after founding the company.3
Recently, Wald transitioned from the CEO role to President, bringing on Kathy Burns as CEO to leverage external expertise for organizational growth.2 This decision highlights his commitment to prioritizing the company's long-term success over personal ego.2