David Wieland
About David Wieland
David Wieland is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cardigan Ventures and has extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, including co-founding IrishAngels and serving on various boards. He actively supports families through the Amelia Claire Foundation and has made significant personal investments in numerous startups.
Work at Cardigan Ventures
David Wieland is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cardigan Ventures, a position he has held since 2015. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, he has led the firm for nine years, focusing on investment strategies and portfolio management.
Work at IrishAngels
David Wieland co-founded IrishAngels in 2012 and served as Chairman until recently. This network of investors, affiliated with the University of Notre Dame, targets early-stage startups. His involvement has spanned over a decade in the Greater Chicago Area.
Work at Interviewing.com
Since 2022, David Wieland has held the position of Chairman and Primary Owner at Interviewing.com. His leadership focuses on enhancing digital interview processes and expanding the company's market presence in Chicago, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
David Wieland earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Government from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management from 2010 to 2012. He also completed Executive Education in Private Equity and Venture Capital at Harvard Business School in 2018.
Philanthropic Involvement
Through the Amelia Claire Foundation, David Wieland supports families who have lost children, honoring the memory of his daughter. His philanthropic efforts reflect his commitment to giving back to the community.