David Scalzo is the Founder and Managing Partner for Kirenaga Partners. David co-founded and served as CFO for AdvisorEngine Inc, and now sits on its Board of Directors. In addition, he has 20+ years experience initiating, growing and managing businesses; having served as COO for the Securities Client Management Team at Credit Suisse, as Head of Investor Services and Client Services at Citadel Solutions, as a Managing Director at Bear Stearns in charge of Strategy and Business Development for the Global Clearing Services Division, and as Director of Operations for Precision Plating Company in Chicago. David serves on the Board for the Northwestern University Wildcat Athletic Venture Enterprise (NU/WAVE) investment fund, as well as numerous former and current portfolio companies. David graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, a Masters in Manufacturing Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, a Masters in Engineering Management from Northwestern University, and a Masters in Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.