David Awad is an investor, attorney, and software engineer who helps technology companies in the United States and Middle East evaluate risk, scale operations, and structure high-stakes deals. He brings technical depth from roles spanning CTO positions to engineering leadership at organizations including Tumblr, Codecademy, and Ecoverse, a Bloomberg and Slow Ventures-backed company.
David serves as Principal Investor at the Dubai Future District Fund and works as fractional CTO for firms including Quinlan Partners. He is a member of the California State Bar and the IEEE Artificial Intelligence Policy Committee, and has participated in late-stage investments in SpaceX, Anduril, x.ai, and Groq. His background includes technical due diligence for private equity and venture capital firms, litigation strategy consulting, and deploying private blockchain solutions at R3 for financial institutions.
David's cross-functional expertise allows him to identify technical risks that others miss, whether evaluating architecture decisions, assessing engineering team quality, or spotting regulatory vulnerabilities before they become costly problems. He understands how legal frameworks, investment structures, and engineering realities intersect because he has operated in all three domains, from supporting Alpine Investors during acquisitions to modernizing infrastructure for telecom companies.
Audiences gain practical guidance on evaluating startups, building engineering teams, and navigating technical and legal challenges in high-growth environments. His presentations provide actionable insights for investors, founders, and technology leaders while illustrating the interplay between engineering decisions, legal frameworks, and business strategy.
Book David to gain an investor's perspective grounded in hands-on technical and legal experience across multiple asset classes and geographies.
How can I book David Awad for my next event?
Email david.awad@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure David Awad for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about David Awad's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting David directly.
What topics does David Awad specialise in?
David Awad specialises in discussing technical due diligence, regulatory frameworks, technology leadership and more.
What is David Awad's speaking style like?
Previous bookers say David Awad connects well with audiences and speaks with clarity, confidence, and ease.
Does David Awad offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, David Awad offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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