David H. Crean

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Managing Partner at Cardiff Advisory LLC

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, United States

Overview

David is a managing partner at Cardiff Advisory and a venture partner at 1004 Venture Partners, specializing in healthcare and life sciences M&A and investment. With a Ph. D. in Biophysics and an MBA, he focuses on innovations in neurodegeneration and healthy aging. Colleagues praise him as an efficient, insightful, and supportive mentor.

Outside of his professional roles, David is dedicated to philanthropy and community involvement, having served on the boards of several non-profits, including the Alzheimers Association. He enjoys spending time with his family, photography, gardening, biking, and travel. He is also a supporter of his childrens sports activities.

Unique fact: He has been named one of the SD500 Most Influential People in San Diego for multiple consecutive years.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Healthcare M&A
As Managing Partner of Cardiff Advisory, he leads a specialized M&A and corporate finance practice dedicated to the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Venture Investing
He is a Venture Partner at 1004 Venture Partners, backing pre-seed through Series A companies focused on healthy aging and longevity.
AI in Life Sciences
In recent interviews, he identified the confluence of AI and life sciences as the most significant disruptive force and a key area for value creation in the sector.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2021
Managing Partner at Cardiff Advisory LLC
5-2021
Chief Business Officer at MediciNova, Inc.
9-2023
Co-Founder and Forum Leader at CEOthreesixty
7-2024
Venture Partner at 1004 Venture Partners
10-2024
Forum Leader - Life Sciences and Healthcare at REF

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University at Buffalo Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

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Insights For Selling To David H.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David H. is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David H.

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David H. move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can David H. take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And David H.

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