David Calderon

David Calderon has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. David started their career as an Accountant in the Audit & Assurance department at EY, where they performed audits for different companies and provided financial guidance. Later, they became a Manager in the same department, overseeing auditing projects and managing a team. David also held a role as a Senior Manager, where they led and coordinated audits for a wide range of portfolio companies, gaining industry knowledge in sectors such as e-commerce and life sciences.

Following their time at EY, David co-founded and served as the Vice President of Business Development at CASTOR, a company specializing in decision support software for manufacturers. In this role, they oversaw sales, business development, and marketing efforts, while also leading the company's efforts to achieve a product-market fit. David engaged with industry leaders, conducted market penetration strategies, orchestrated product launches, and fostered customer relationships.

David then joined Localize, initially as a Business Operations Principal, handling strategic projects across the organization. David later assumed the role of Chief of Staff, contributing to the future of real estate through data and AI solutions.

Prior to their positions in the private sector, David was a Business Analyst at Momentum Advanced Financing Solutions and served in the Israeli Defence Forces as part of the Israeli Air Force. Overall, David Calderon brings a wealth of experience in finance, operations, business development, and strategic leadership to their roles.

David Calderon completed their education in a chronological order. David began their academic journey by attending Igal Alon High School from 1999 to 2002, where they focused on extensive studies in Biology, Chemistry, Math, and English.

After finishing high school, they pursued higher education at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev from 2008 to 2010. During this time, they achieved a Bachelor of Science degree majored in Economics with a sub major in Accounting. David obtained this degree with cum laude honors.

Building on their undergraduate education, David Calderon went on to attend Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management from 2015 to 2017. It was at Kellogg School of Management that they completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). Their specialization was in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on general management.

In addition to their degrees, David Calderon also holds a certification as a Certified Public Accountant (Isr.). David obtained this certification from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel in the year 2013. The exact month of obtaining this certification is not specified.