Dave Carvajal

Dave Carvajal is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership and strategic development across various industries. As CEO of Dave Partners since June 2009, Carvajal specializes in executive search consulting and recruitment for technology companies, focusing on identifying transformative leaders. Prior to this role, Carvajal served as an Investor and Operating Executive at Ladders, contributing to the company's growth to 400 employees and approximately $90 million in revenue. As President of The Carley Group, Carvajal invested in and developed real estate projects. Carvajal co-founded HotJobs.com, which scaled to 650 employees and achieved a $1.2 billion market cap before being acquired by Yahoo!. Early career experience includes corporate finance at Prudential, focusing on interest rate swaps and risk management strategies. Educational credentials include degrees from The Wharton School, Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, Clemson University, and Singularity University, with a focus on leadership, governance, and international trade.

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