David Brennan

David Brennan is an experienced finance professional currently serving as a Sessional Lecturer in Finance at the University of Waterloo, where responsibilities include teaching Entrepreneurial Finance for the Technology-based Enterprise. As Managing Partner at People First Partners and an Advisory Board Member for Coconut Software, David actively contributes to the growth of various organizations. David also holds multiple board positions, including roles with the SHAD Network and BASE Associates Inc., while previously serving on the board of Nudge prior to its acquisition by Axonify. David's extensive background includes leadership positions such as Chief Financial Officer at ecobee, where significant contributions were made until the company's acquisition by Generac Power Systems. With prior experience as General Manager at Achievers and CFO roles at ALT Software and LiveHive Systems, David possesses a comprehensive understanding of financial management within technology-oriented companies. David Brennan earned a BBA in Accounting from the University of Prince Edward Island and holds a CA designation from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.