David Rothzeid

David Rothzeid

Principal atShield CapitalCalifornia

David Rothzeid is a Principal at Shield Capital with expertise in national security and defense procurement. He has held roles in the Air Force and other defense organizations.

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Comes in atSeedMostly follows a lead
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Career

  1. Air Force Space Command · Director of Acquisition
  2. GHOST
  3. Air Force Space Command · Program Element Monitor
  4. Defense Innovation Unit
  5. Special Operations Command
  6. Pentagon
  7. Air Force · Acquisition Officer
  8. Shield Capital · Principal
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Investments named in public bios

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Focus

national securitydod procurementcontract negotiationdefense techearly-stageai

Education

Miami University of OhioUniversity of Colorado, Colorado Springs Graduate School of Business

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Who is David Rothzeid?

David Rothzeid is a Principal at Shield Capital with expertise in national security and defense procurement. He has held roles in the Air Force and other defense organizations.

How much does David Rothzeid invest?

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What did David Rothzeid do before Shield Capital?

Director of Acquisition at Air Force Space Command; GHOST; Program Element Monitor at Air Force Space Command; Defense Innovation Unit; Special Operations Command; Pentagon; Acquisition Officer at Air Force.

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