Dave Lerner, Angel Investor

Dave Lerner is a serial founder and angel investor who has made over 150 investments, with a focus on fintech, healthtech, edtech, and consumer platforms. His most recent portfolio includes Fitbod, Mantl, JOANY, and Padlet. He has participated in pre-seed, seed, and venture rounds, backing companies at the earliest stages of growth. Dave also serves as Managing Director of the William V. Campbell Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia University, where he has led programs for over a decade. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Columbia Business School, guiding students and founders in startup creation and innovation.