David Gardner

David Gardner is a seasoned venture capitalist and advisor with extensive experience in founding and supporting early-stage companies. As the Founding Partner of Cofounders Capital since June 2015, David established an early-stage seed fund to address capital shortages in North Carolina, leading to the launch of multiple successful funds. Additional roles include serving on the Board of Directors for various organizations such as Left Main REI, TEDU, PETE Learning, CareNexis, Automation Intellect, biospatial, and Element451. David has also been involved as an Adviser and Investor with Validic, contributing to innovation in healthcare technology. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Information Science from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Bluefield University, complemented by studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.