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David Stengle

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Diversity Finance Advisory Board Member at New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
📍 Princeton, New Jersey, United States

David Stengle is a community builder and founder dedicated to improving the startup ecosystem through his work with Board++, Startup Grind Princeton, and I-Corps. He focuses on culture, governance, and inclusion in venture capital. He is often described by colleagues as compassionate and prolific.

He is passionate about connecting and educating entrepreneurs, fostering local startup communities, and promoting deep tech translational research. His recent activities highlight a strong focus on artificial intelligence and its practical applications in business, particularly within the New Jersey tech scene.

Davids Startup Grind Princeton chapter is one of the most active globally, winning multiple awards including Hall of Fame, Inclusivity, and Lifetime Achievement.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Diversity Finance Advisory Board Member
Job Level
Senior
Location
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Personality Overview

How David shows up

ROI Driven
Rigorous & Demanding
Precise But Practical

They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

Startup Ecosystems
As the Princeton Director for Startup Grind, he actively organizes events to educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs to grow the New Jersey startup scene.
Diversity in Leadership
He founded Board++ to place executives from overlooked groups onto startup boards and serves on the NJEDA's Diversity Finance Advisory Board to increase capital for diverse founders.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Diversity Finance Advisory Board Member
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
10-2022
Instructor, Lead Mentor
I-Corps Hub Northeast Region
1-2020
Mentor
WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., The Women's Organization for Mentoring, Education and Networking
1-2019
CEO & Founder
Board++
11-2018
Advisor
VictimsVoice
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Education
Mathematics and Computer Science
Lehigh University
Mathematics and Computer Science
New York University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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