David Liniado

Co-founder & Advisor at SWFT

David Liniado has extensive work experience and has held various roles throughout their career.

David is currently a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at 19Y Advisors, a venture advisory firm that works with clients to identify and capture disruptive opportunities.

David is also a Co-Founder and Co-CEO at SWFT, where they are involved in designing personal electric transportation options that are accessible and sustainable.

Additionally, David is a Co-Founder of Armus, a company that focuses on protecting the environment and making materials more resistant. David is also a Venture Partner at Next Gear Ventures and an Advisor at DRIVE TLV, an innovation hub in smart mobility.

Prior to these roles, David held positions at Cox Automotive Inc., where they served as Vice President of New Growth and Development, leading consumer mobility efforts and venture investments. David was also the Vice President of Global New Ventures.

David's earlier experiences include co-founding and serving as co-CEO of iZigg Inc., CEO and co-founder of Mobile Campus, President and co-founder of Everon Technology Services, and Vice President and co-founder of Student Advantage.

Overall, David Liniado has a diverse background in venture advisory, electric transportation, environmental protection, innovation, and leadership in technology-based companies.

David Liniado completed their MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business in the year 2003. Prior to that, they received their BBA in Business from Emory University - Goizueta Business School from 1989 to 1993. In addition to their formal education, they also obtained certification in "Leading and Managing Globally: Executive Education Program" from Yale University - Yale School of Management, IMD Business School, and ExecOnline, Inc. However, specific information about the month and year of obtaining the certification is not provided.

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  • Co-founder & Advisor

    August 1, 2023 - present

  • Co-founder & Co-ceo

    August, 2020