David Cromwell

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Deputy Director at Gates Foundation

United States

Overview

David Cromwell is a Deputy Director at the Gates Foundation, drawing on his legal background as a partner at firms like Davis Wright Tremaine. He focuses on helping clients develop and launch products, market offerings, and manage procurement. David holds a bachelors degree from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Washington.

Originally from Montana, David is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fly-fishing, hiking, and camping. His other interests include reading, cooking, playing the guitar, and foreign languages. While working as an attorney, he was recognized by his peers and selected to the "Rising Stars" list from 2019 to 2023.

While at his previous law firm, David took on a pro bono case and successfully won asylum for a teenage refugee from Guatemala.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Topics They Care About

Product Commercialization
His professional focus is on assisting clients with the entire product lifecycle, from development and launch to marketing and sales.
Intellectual Property
He has authored and translated scholarly articles on complex international copyright issues, specifically focusing on authors' moral rights in Colombian law.
Pro Bono Advocacy
He has a demonstrated history of taking on impactful pro bono work, including successfully representing a young refugee in a complex asylum case.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Deputy Director at Gates Foundation
9-2015 - 10-2025
Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
2-2014 - 8-2015
Associate at Perkins Coie LLP
8-2013 - 2-2014
Associate at Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Education

BA from Harvard University
Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The University of Washington School of Law

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And David

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