Dave Fan

Dave F. is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as Senior Principal and Investment Committee Member at Waterman Ventures since 2018, contributing to a community of over 15,000 innovators linked to Brown University. Dave also mentors at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator and holds a Venture Partner position at NextGen Venture Partners, focusing on early-stage tech investments. Previous experience includes roles at UATX as a Polaris Fellow, and various positions at Alumni Ventures, where contributions spanned from Senior Principal to Senior Associate. Throughout their career, Dave has held significant roles at Shibumi, Zocdoc, CRE Venture Capital, and Deutsche Bank, fostering expertise in business strategy, client development, and investment banking. Dave F. earned an AB in Economics from Brown University, where foundational knowledge was gained as a Teaching Assistant in Managerial Decision Making.