Primary Job Title Co-Founder Primary Organization Wilbur Labs
Location Miami, Florida, United States Regions Greater Miami Area, East Coast, Southern US Gender Male
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David Kolodny is an entrepreneur based in Miami, Florida, and the Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs, a startup studio that turns bold ideas into market-leading companies. David has 15+ years of experience building, growing, and exiting companies.
Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs: David Kolodny co-founded Wilbur Labs with Phil Santoro in 2016. As a startup
studio, Wilbur Labs provides funding, shared resources, and operational support to build and scale companies. Since inception, David and Wilbur Labs have built and invested in over 21 technology companies.
Expert on building companies: David Kolodny is an expert on entrepreneurship and company building. David shares his knowledge as the host of the Wilbur Labs Founder FAQ series, answering common questions from entrepreneurs. David is also a public speaker and a contributing author for Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur Magazine.
Awards & Recognition: David Kolodny was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Consumer Technology category in 2020, recognizing his impact on the startup ecosystem.
Past Work – Google: David worked at Google as a Product Specialist on the Customer Solutions & Innovations team from 2013-2016. In this role, David focused on product strategy and innovation before leaving to launch Wilbur Labs.
Education: David Kolodny graduated from the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business in 2013.
Personal: David Kolodny was born December 31st, 1990 in Sherman Oaks, California. David lived in San Francisco from 2013-2024, and he now lives in Miami, Florida with his wife, Emily and their son Ellis.
