David Finkelshteyn

I’m a CEO and founder of Pivot-al, where for the past 10+ years we’ve been building AI- and data-driven software for startups and scale-ups across industries, with a strong focus in recent years on healthcare and drug development. My background is in physics and chemistry, which shaped my approach to solving complex problems through machine learning, data engineering, and scalable system design.

What makes me a valuable advisor is my ability to bridge deep technical execution with business outcomes. I don’t just give high-level advice - I’ve helped many startups build their core technology from the ground up, iterate on it, and pivot when needed to reach product-market fit. I’ve seen firsthand what works, what fails, and what actually drives a company toward success from a technical perspective.

Through supporting many startups as their technical backbone, we’ve developed a strong intuition for when to double down, when to pivot, and how to structure systems and teams to scale effectively. I also bring a pragmatic mindset - focusing on building what truly matters for growth rather than overengineering.

I’m best suited to advise startups and growth-stage companies that are building complex, data-heavy or AI-based products - especially in areas like healthcare, biotech, deep tech, or platforms requiring strong AI/ML and data infrastructure. Companies that need to turn ambitious ideas into working, scalable products - and navigate the technical decisions that can make or break them - will benefit the most from my experience.