Dave is an investment manager in the US Equity Growth Team at Baillie Gifford. He joined Baillie Gifford in 02018 and became a partner in 02021. Before joining the firm, he co-founded Coburn Ventures in 02005. The company studies change to understand what shapes investment opportunities. Dave has also held various hedge fund roles. He began his career in 01996 at Warburg Dillon before joining UBS. Dave graduated from Boston College in 01993, where he majored in Finance and Philosophy.