David Fogel

Working as a management Consulting and Corporate Finance Services manager for TIMES (Telecoms, IT, Media, E-Business, Service Provider) Companies and Financial Institutions in Europe, Asia and the USA.

Analyzed and evaluated 150 projects as a member of the Selection Committee for the Venture Lab. Comprised of leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, to choose projects that would be allowed entry into the Venture Lab. Investigated, contacted and liaised with partners at international venture capitalist firms as part of the Venture Lab's efforts to increase its database of international investors.

Developed business plan and ‘’go to market’’ strategy with 2 of the funds early stage startups. Researched and analyzed areas of interest in TMT, focused on Mobile-VAS apps and social networks. Focused the strategy for first round investments in 2 seed startups. Analyzed and supported an investment in a mobile application startup entering into the LatAm market. Expanded NEVEQ's partnership network in Israel and initiated relationships with potential investments.

Modeled a new pricing strategy for the Green IT department, led and motivated the employees to implement it. This resulted in increased profits by over 400% and increased customer pool by 180% compared to the previous year’s losses. Established Israel leading in-house Green-Tech Service Bureau for paperless solutions.Which Resulted in a 80% market share in the telecommunication industry.

Analyzed profitability of merging the Financial Products and Software Development Departments subsequently implemented the merger and held complete responsibility for P&L resulting in a 20% reduction in the company’s costs base. Co-managed and increased the Financial Department from a team of 5 people to a division of 50 people and a budget of $3M within 4 years. Managed the accounts for 40 clients and increased share-of-wallet for the company in 50% of the accounts by initiating cross-sale of products.

Co-founded Financial Services department; grew team from 4 to 18 associates through recruitment and training Identified need for innovative solutions post regulatory reforms; supervised development teams of flagship product Led sales team and reached penetration rate of 65% in Investment Banking sector within 14 months Developed and implemented business plan, SWAT analysis, pricing strategy and sales targets

Elected Class President of 150 students; championed the creation of new website and online forum Awarded top honors for final paper on corporate governance of Israeli corporations post the Enron scandal

Received 2nd highest score (of 50) on final paper titled 'Poverty and Economic Inequality in Israel in 2006' Represented student body on various occasions in front of Dean of Students