Wilbur Labs
David Kolodny is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Wilbur Labs, a startup studio that turns bold ideas into market-leading companies. David's expertise centers on product innovation, systematic company building, scaling technology businesses.
Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs:
David Kolodny co-founded Wilbur Labs with Phil Santoro in 2016. Wilbur Labs is a startup studio that provides funding, shared resources, and hands-on operational support to build and grow new companies. Since its founding, Wilbur Labs has built and invested in more than 21 technology companies, focusing on solving meaningful problems for consumers and businesses.
Expert on building companies:
David Kolodny is recognized as an expert on entrepreneurship, startup growth, and go-to-market strategy. He shares his frameworks and insights with founders as the host of the Wilbur Labs Founder FAQ series. In addition, David Kolodny is a public speaker and a contributing writer whose work has appeared in Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur Magazine.
Awards and Recognition:
In 2020, David Kolodny was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Consumer Technology category, highlighting his impact as a young leader in the technology and startup ecosystem.
Previous Experience at Google:
From 2013 to 2016, David worked at Google on the Customer Solutions & Innovations team as a Product Specialist. In that role, he focused on product strategy and customer-driven innovation.
Education:
David Kolodny graduated in 2013 from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he earned his business degree before beginning his career in technology and entrepreneurship.