David Quattrone
About David Quattrone
David Quattrone is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Cvent, where he leads a global technology and product team of over 1,600 employees. He has extensive academic credentials, including degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maryland, and has served on advisory boards for both institutions.
Work at Cvent
David Quattrone serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Cvent, a role he has held since the company's inception in 1999. He leads a global technology and product team comprising over 1,600 employees. Under his leadership, Cvent has expanded its event marketing and management platform, contributing to the company's ability to power millions of events for more than 21,000 customers worldwide.
Education and Expertise
David Quattrone has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1996. He later obtained an MBA from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, where he graduated summa cum laude in 2005. Additionally, he studied Finance and Strategic Management at The Wharton School, also completing his degree in 1996.
Advisory Roles
David Quattrone has been involved in several advisory roles in academic institutions. Since 2018, he has served on the Engineering Technical Advisory Board at the University of Pennsylvania. He has also been a member of the Dingman Center Board of Advisors at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business since 2016.
Previous Experience
Before co-founding Cvent, David Quattrone worked as a Senior Consultant at First Consulting Group from 1997 to 1999. This role provided him with valuable experience in consulting, which contributed to his expertise in technology and product development.