Dave Kirkpatrick

Dave Kirkpatrick is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in investment and education. Currently serving as a Mentor at EFI (Entrepreneurs for Impact) since January 2024, Kirkpatrick also holds the position of Managing Director at SJF Ventures since January 1998, leading new investments and supporting portfolio companies. In addition, Kirkpatrick is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, Co-Founder of Impact Capital Managers, and holds various director roles at Terabase Energy, Ambient Fuels, EnTouch Controls, and Living Earth. Furthermore, Kirkpatrick is an investor in PosiGen and Voltaiq. Educational credentials include an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a BA in Physics and History from Duke University.