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David Giampaolo

  • Global Partners Council
  • Founder and Chief Executive, Pi Capital

David is the founder and Chief Executive of Pi Capital, a unique investor network that finds growth equity and alternative asset investment opportunities for its members. It allows individual investors to participate in transactions on an opt-in basis that are usually the exclusive preserve of institutions. In addition to investment opportunities, Pi Capital offers its members an exclusive and vibrant social and educational programme. David previously founded, built up, and sold several businesses and health club chains in the US and Europe. He has financial interests in several other businesses and industries (both as an angel investor or co-investor) and has been involved as an investor, advisor, and board member of some of the largest and most successful health and fitness companies in world, including Fitness First, 24 Hour Fitness, and Zumba Fitness. He is currently on the Board of Directors of Zumba Fitness, Smartmatic, Fourth Hospitality, and Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism. David is a senior advisor to AMG (Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.), BC Partners, and a trustee of Speakers4Schools.org and Pro Bono Economics. David is also an active member of WPO and CEO global business organizations.