David Ogden

David Ogden is an experienced business professional currently serving as an Operating Advisor at Goldman Sachs Growth Equity since October 2022 and co-founder of Excelerate Growth Partners since May 2017. Excelerate Growth Partners focuses on connecting and collaborating with portfolio company leaders in high-growth sectors. Ogden has also held the role of Growth Advisor at Appeggio since July 2022 and was a Strategic Partner at Insight Partners from May 2017 to September 2022, driving revenue-focused initiatives for emerging companies. Prior experience includes positions in global business development at UPSHIFT Ventures Limited, Managing Director of EMEA at Mirantis, and leadership roles at NICE Systems, where Ogden transformed go-to-market strategies and drove growth across various regions. Ogden's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences from the University of Leeds.