David Kenney
Startup CEO | Former F500 Strategy Director, McKinsey EM | Tuck MBA
Studied at Tuck School of Business
Works at Caliber
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David's Offerings
Custom hourly · $150/hr
Get help with Business Strategy Development, Competitive Analysis, and .
David also coaches for Management Consulting and MBA. View all.
David’s Business Operations & Strategy Qualifications
Experience level: Director
David has helped clients get into these companies:
I’ve built and led teams across very different environments: McKinsey (Engagement Manager), Fortune 500 Corporate Strategy (Director), and now trying my hand in the startup world. I’ve seen how careers can evolve in very different environments and what can separate high performers at each stage. My most consistent career feedback - and what I am most proud of - is being known as an empathetic, direct, and highly invested coach. I care deeply about developing great people and building confidence. Whether you’re breaking into consulting, aiming for promotion, transitioning into corporate strategy, or exploring an operator path, I would love to help you problem-solve and bring an outside perspective. Outside of work I have a wife who works in VC/PE and two boys under three! I'm a huge Notre Dame football fan and long-suffering supporter of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
David can help with:
Business Strategy Development
Competitive Analysis
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Negotiation Skills
Networking Strategy
Resume Review
David also coaches for Management Consulting and MBA. View all.
About David
I'm originally from Canada, grew up mostly in Ohio and went to Notre Dame for undergrad. I initially thought I would be a history professor, but after a few entrepreneurial pursuits in undergrad, found myself drawn to the business world. I started out at a Boston investment management firm, went to Tuck for business school, then was at McKinsey and in strategy at a bank in my hometown before becoming the founding CEO at Caliber. I also had a cup of coffee in the Air Force Reserves along the way. My absolute favorite part of my career has been coaching and mentorship, so very excited to meet all of you. Outside of work I have a wife who works in VC/PE and two boys under three! I'm a huge Notre Dame football fan and long-suffering supporter of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Why do I coach?
I love coaching and seeing other people succeed. When people say "do what you love" - coaching is that thing for me. There are so many cool experiences, companies, and roles out there. I want to help people achieve their goals and build the life they want.
Work Experience
CEO
Caliber
March 2026 - Present
Interviewer
Medical education AI startup building clinical competency assessment products and datasets.
Director - Enterprise Strategy
Huntington Bank
September 2024 - March 2026
Interviewer
Business Strategy, New Ventures and +2 skills
Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
October 2021 - September 2024
Interviewer
Due Diligence and Business Strategy
Early Stage Fund Lead
Rural Innovation Strategies
May 2020 - September 2020
The CORI Innovation Fund is a seed stage venture capital fund that invests in growth businesses located in qualified Opportunity Zones in the United States to enhance economic growth and job creation in small communities. https://www.corifund.com/ Responsibilities: Sourcing and analyzing investment opportunities in rural communities from Wyoming to Maine; Fundraising and investor outreach; Entrepreneur, network and co-investor support. Due Diligence, Venture Capital and +1 skill
Captain
U.S. Air Force
March 2018 - May 2023
439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Management
Capital Markets Analyst
Putnam Investments
January 2016 - June 2019
Capital Markets Research, Strategy Global Asset Allocation Team Researched and delivered timely macroeconomic and capital markets insights to institutional and retail investors across the U.S. and Canada. Due Diligence
Rotational Program
Putnam Investments
August 2014 - December 2015
Rotational associate program at Putnam Investments, an asset management company based in Boston, MA.
Education
Tuck School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2019 - 2021
Activities and societies: Center for Business, Government & Society Nonprofit Fellow; Tuck Mentors; Tripod Hockey Champions Due Diligence, Venture Capital and +1 skill
Notre Dame University
Bachelors, History
2010 - 2014
Activities and societies: Phi Alpha Theta, Take5 - Youth Anger Management Counselor, Student Business Council, IrishAngels, Interhall Lacrosse Champions x3
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Overall Rating
5.0
David has helped Leland clients get into University of California, San Francisco
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