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David H. Crean

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Managing Partner at Cardiff Advisory LLC
📍 Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, United States

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.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, United States
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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.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Managing Partner
Cardiff Advisory LLC
5-2021
Chief Business Officer
MediciNova, Inc.
9-2023
Co-Founder and Forum Leader
CEOthreesixty
7-2024
Venture Partner
1004 Venture Partners
10-2024
Forum Leader - Life Sciences and Healthcare
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University at Buffalo Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
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