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David Gaffen

@davidgaffen

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I connect startups and investors while producing fintech research for investment decision-making.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build on my experience connecting startups and investors, conducting fintech research, and analyzing companies in finance, investment, fintech, partnerships, or investor relations roles.

At Deal Flow Xchange, I recruit founders and investors through targeted outreach, relationship building, referrals, and event promotion. I also help refine outreach strategies and onboarding processes while building connections between innovative startups and investors.

At Manole Capital Management, I led fintech internship work analyzing Gen Z survey data across payments and brokerage sectors. I researched public and private companies and produced analytical write-ups and consumer insights for hedge fund use.

I'm pursuing a Finance degree at Yeshiva University and stay active in finance, sales, stock exchange, private equity, and hedge fund communities. I also mentor first-year students and volunteer with Project Feed NYC.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sales & Global Partnerships Associate

Deal Flow Xchange

Aug 2025 - Jun 2026 (10 months)

Recruited founders and investors through targeted outreach and relationship building. Promoted and attended DFX events while collaborating with the team to refine outreach strategies and execute onboarding processes.

Outreach Relationship Building Event Promotion Onboarding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yeshiva University

Bachelor of Science, Finance

2022 -

Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Advanced Corporate Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Advanced Valuations, Principles of Finance, Accounting I and II

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Finance and a minor in Marketing at Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business.