Hi, I'm David Grunwald - Leading corporate innovation, fintech investment and startup partnerships at NatWest Group | investor & advisor | tech & AI thinker | ex-Google & NYSE IPO @ scaleup | founder x3 | built growth teams to XXXm revenue
I'm passionate about accelerating disruptive technologies, especially in fintech and digital assets. I thrive at the intersection of corporate innovation and startup ecosystems, building platform solutions and driving growth for the future of finance.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Founded three companies and was a founding council member of the Diem Association.
Leads group-wide innovation and partnerships for digital assets at NatWest Group.
Can provide strategic guidance on innovation and connect startups with investment opportunities.
🚀 Career trajectory
Consulting Foundation
Began career in management consulting at Deloitte and Accenture, building foundational analytical and strategic skills.
✦ Management Consulting
✦ Business Analysis
Tech Growth at Scale
Drove channel partnerships as Country Head UK/Ireland at Google, gaining deep experience in large-scale digital ecosystems.
✦ Channel Partnerships
✦ Digital Strategy
Fintech & Innovation Leadership
Currently leading group-wide innovation, DeFi, and digital assets at NatWest Group, bridging finance and emerging technologies.
✦ Fintech
✦ DeFi
✦ Innovation Management
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Founded multiple companies and actively invested in early-stage startups, demonstrating a consistent drive for entrepreneurship.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startups
💪🏻 Superpowers
Digital Asset Ecosystem Architect
Pioneering the future of digital currency and blockchain.
✦ Overseeing NatWest's group-wide digital asset agenda.
✦ Member of Bank of England's CBDC Engagement Forum.
✦ Founding council member of Libra/Diem consortium.
Corporate Innovation Catalyst
Transforming established businesses through strategic partnerships.
✦ Leading innovation and startup investments at NatWest Group.
✦ Expertise in identifying and nurturing early-stage ventures.
✦ Experience building revenue partnerships to $X00m ARR.
Startup Ecosystem Builder
Bridging corporate resources with entrepreneurial ventures.
✦ Founded three companies and invested in numerous startups.
✦ Advisory board experience with a focus on tech and retail.
✦ Recognized innovator shaping the future of commerce.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering and connecting with fellow innovators in the fintech and digital asset space.
✦ Exploring new partnership opportunities to accelerate disruptive technologies.
✦ Finding potential collaborators for next-generation platform ecosystems.
I can help with
✦ Providing strategic guidance on innovation and digital transformation initiatives.
✦ Connecting startups with corporate venture arms and investment opportunities.
✦ Sharing insights on navigating regulatory landscapes in digital finance.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging technologies in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.
✦ Connecting with founders building novel solutions for the future of commerce.
✦ Gaining diverse perspectives on the adoption of central bank digital currencies.