David Evans

Managing Partner

2020 - Current

Sentiero invests in early seed stage AI-enabled SaaS companies that help companies make money, save money, or improve customer experiences. We're a team of experienced founders, investors and executives that understand building and scaling companies though to exit, so we don't just invest, we help accelerate with our experience and networks. Requirements for investment: * Deliver one of the 4 core AI modalities * Sells to businesses, not consumers * Have a full product ready and completed at least one commercial pilot * One or more founders has experience in the target market * Has a capital efficient business model * The product demonstrates clear return on investment For more information on Sentiero, please visit: http://www.sentiero.vc/

Adjunct Professor

2023

Teaching a graduate level introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship. Participants in the course explore the mindset, considerations, realities, and real-world methods associated with entrepreneurship and the process of moving an innovation to the commercial world.

Advisor

2018

Advise the team on product road map and positioning, go to market strategy, financial models, and fundraising activities.

Mentor

2018

Consultant

2021 - 2022

The Stamford Startup Studio is a two-semester entrepreneurial working co-op experience for undergraduates. Eight of UConn’s most talented and motivated students will comprise the initial cohort (see below) and will be working together to create technologies & products for the real estate and construction industry. Throughout the cooperative educational experience, students gain competencies in the entrepreneurial mindset, project management, design, and engineering.

Advisor

2020 - 2022

Work with the Prowess team to develop a 3 year strategic plan, refine the mission, and develop a technology roadmap to support both in creating the premier community for returners, women returning to the workforce after a break.

Facilitator - CometX Accelerator

2020 - 2022

CometX is an eight-week, experiential accelerator program that pulls student entrepreneurs into an environment that incubates ideas and engages prospective customers in preparation for the launch of a new business concept.

Mentor - Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

2016 - 2020

Work with undergraduate and graduate students on business model validation, go-to-market strategy, product development, and fundraising. Also judge the annual big idea competition and guest lecture in multiple classes on fundraising and idea validation.

Mentor

2020 - 2022

Mentor

2020 - 2022

Board of Directors

2016 - 2021

Began as a technology and operations adviser during Xclaim's time in the RevTech Accelerator. In September 2016, was selected as the company's independent director and help guide the company's overall strategy in technology and financing.