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David Folk

Doer · DISC type sd
Co-Founder and CEO at NEXT Integrative Minds Life Sciences
📍 East York, Ontario, Canada

David is the Co-founder and CEO of NEXT Integrative Minds Life Sciences, a social impact enterprise focused on democratizing neuro-literacy. A graduate of the Ivey Business School, he previously co-founded Jefferson Partners, a venture capital firm that invested over $500 million in growth companies. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, creative, and energetic thinker.

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, David has a strong commitment to philanthropy and social change. He is a past Chair of Kids Help Phone, one of Canadas leading charities, and has been actively involved in organizations like the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and initiatives focused on national prosperity.

He transitioned from a top-decile venture capital investor to a social entrepreneur dedicated to combining neuroscience and technology for personal wellness.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
East York, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Risk-Accepting
Fast-paced
Deliberate Doer

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

Democratizing Neuro-literacy
His greatest passion is making the science of the brain accessible to everyone for personal and interpersonal wellness through his work at NEXT Integrative Minds.
Social Entrepreneurship
He runs NEXT as a 'double bottom line' social impact enterprise and has a history of co-founding philanthropic initiatives alongside his venture capital work.
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Career

Work history

2010
Co-Founder and CEO
NEXT Integrative Minds Life Sciences
1-2008
Chair
Avotus Corporation
7-1986 - 5-2016
Co-Founder & Managing General Partner
Jefferson Partners (Lincoln Capital Corporation)
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1980 - 1981
Honours Business Administration
Ivey Business School at Western University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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