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    David Yeh

    David Yeh

    Investor, innovator, and former Presidential appointee who connects Silicon Valley, Wall Street, White House, & global actors (China and sovereign wealth funds)

    Angel Washington DC Dartmouth College '94
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    Pangia
    Pangia
    Advisor
    Capitol Hill
    Capitol Hill
    Founder, Founder and Managing Partner 2016 - Present (over 10 years)
    Advisory firm for a select group of family offices, global asset managers, and game-changing start-ups Adviser to an ultra-high net worth individual on impact investing, policy,... more and grantmaking Draft an impact-based infrastructure fund strategy based on integrated insights on finance, philanthropy, and government as well as innovation and global markets. Strategic elements include local job creation, infrastructure, pay-for-success mechanisms, green bonds, and public private partnerships. Signif
    White House (National Economic Council and Office of Management  Budget)
    White House (National Economic Council and Office of Management Budget)
    Presidential Appointee and Senior Advisor 2014 - 2016 (about 2 years)
    * Aided the Executive Office of the President to establish and execute on our nation's economic priorities * Co-led the President's Build America Investment Initiative to... more grow investment in U.S. infrastructure including broadband, energy, transportation, and water as well as promote resilient and smart systems * Drove White House engagement with corporate stakeholders including sovereign wealth funds, Global 1000 companies, venture capital firms, and real asset investors. Convened roundtable of
    of the U.S. utility-scale solar market
    of the U.S. utility-scale solar market
    Founder, Founder and Managing Partner 2010 - 2012 (about 2 years)
    * Advised and invested in sustainability startups including a retail energy company and a real estate technology platform * Started first Cleanweb Hackathons to launch startups... more addressing critical resources challenges. Events convened "hackers" and entrepreneurs to develop solutions leveraging mobile technology, social networks, big data, and internet of things * Developed accelerator and seed fund strategy for NY state government * Entrepreneur-in-residence at New York City Accelerator for a Cl
    Growth Investor
    Growth Investor
    Global Sustainability Asset Manager 2008 - 2010 (about 2 years)
    * First hire for Generation's $683mm Climate Solutions private equity and small cap fund. Member of core team designing first time fund's investment strategy, operations,... more and network * Managed relationships with top tier investors, government officials, and sustainability organizations in China, EU, and USA * Led two investment groups that sourced deals in financial services energy generation, efficiency, and services infrastructure asset and services and software and data services * Transaction
    RITCHIE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Vice President Private Equity Group
    RITCHIE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Vice President Private Equity Group
    Employee 2005 - 2008 (about 3 years)
    * Launched a global $300mm IT, energy, and biotech PE fund and fund of fund with the senior team from GE Private Equity & GE Energy. Promoted twice in 1 year * Transactions:... more Completed 7 deals in biofuels, digital media, energy generation, intellectual property, thermal cooling, and wireless sectors. Investments ranged from seed to growth to roll-up stages * Portfolio Management: Co-managed a $100mm+ venture portfolio. Actively managed 2 fund investments. Tasks included CEO recruiting, restructur
    International Finance
    International Finance
    Program Consultant 2004 (about 1 month)
    Private Investment Arm of the World Bank Group * Co-created a $5bn energy efficiency fund for the Chinese Ministry of Finance. Recruited leading domestic banks, utilities,... more government bodies, manufacturers, and investors for public private partnerships * Drafted a Chinese private equity entry strategy
    Geocapital Partners
    Geocapital Partners
    Associate 2000 - 2003 (about 3 years)
    Transatlantic Venture Capital Firm * Led technology investment initiatives for $500mm investor * Transactions: Sourced 80% of firm's qualified deal flow via cold calling,... more conferences, market research, and network * Completed 5 seed to growth stage deals in digital media, energy, software, and business services * Portfolio Management: Assumed Board role for 4 technology firms. Restructured, refinanced, and turned around 2 firms via rebuilding a software sales operation and recruited CEO and Board
    Csc Strategy Consulting (Kalchas Group)
    Csc Strategy Consulting (Kalchas Group)
    Associate 1999 - 2000 (about 1 year)
    Technology Strategy and Incubator Group (Bain & Co. alumni venture) * Managed strategy consulting engagements including $100mm logistics investment and e-Commerce startup... more incubation MITCHELL MADISON
    Strategy Consultancy (Mckinsey  Co. Alumni Firm)
    Strategy Consultancy (Mckinsey Co. Alumni Firm)
    BUSINESS ANALYST 1997 - 1999 (about 2 years)
    * Assumed lead analytical role in strategy projects. Analysis leveraged to publish 2 articles on mortgage finance and technology
    Founder
    of the U.S. utility-scale solar market, Capitol Hill
    Employee
    Strategy Consultancy (Mckinsey Co. Alumni Firm), Csc Strategy Consulting (Kalchas Group), Geocapital Partners, International Finance, RITCHIE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Vice President Private Equity Group, Growth Investor, White House (National Economic Council and Office of Management Budget)
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    Achievements

    Worked for 3 Nobel Prize Winners. Built a $100bn clean energy fund and managed a $75+bn clean energy and transportation infrastructure fund.

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    Skills
    Bonds Broadband Business Analysis Business Analyst Capital Markets Cold Calling Consulting E-Commerce Equity Financial Financial Services French language Infrastructure Investment Management Logistics Management Manufacturing Market Research Portfolio Management Private Equity Real Estate Recruiting Research Retail Services Transportation Utilities Wireless
    Locations
    New York City China New York Silicon Valley Washington
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