David Santana
About David Santana
David Santana serves as the Startup Ecosystem Manager at Vouch Insurance, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in startup community management and holds an MBA in Internationalization and Management of Companies.
Work at Vouch Insurance
David Santana has served as the Startup Ecosystem Manager at Vouch Insurance since 2022. In this role, he focuses on building relationships within the startup community and driving growth initiatives. Vouch Insurance is recognized as the preferred insurance provider for notable clients such as Silicon Valley Bank, Brex, Carta, and WeWork. The company is backed by prominent investors including SVB Capital, Ribbit Capital, and Index Ventures, which enhances its position in the market.
Previous Experience in the Startup Ecosystem
Prior to his current role, David Santana worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the Startup Community Programs & Operations Manager from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Membership Manager at Galvanize Inc from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes managing community engagement and operational strategies that support startup growth. Additionally, he served as Head of Customer Success at Paid in 2017 and as Program Operations Manager at Spain Tech Center from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
David Santana holds an MBA in Internationalization and Management of Companies from Centro de Estudios Económicos y Comerciales, which he completed in 2013. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from UC Irvine in 2011. His educational background includes a degree in Telecommunication Engineering & Business Administration from Universidad Europea, which he completed in 2011. This combination of education equips him with a strong foundation in business management and technical expertise.
Career Development and Skills
David Santana has developed a successful track record in building relationships and achieving growth, sales, and partnership goals throughout his career. His roles have involved community management, customer success, and marketing analysis. He has experience working in various capacities, including as a Marketing Analyst at ICEX in 2014 and as a Marketing Intern at World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation in 2011.