David Yanovich

Founder

Galileo Investments

(Bogotá, Colombia)

"I joined the NESsT BAN for several reasons. First, I think the NESsT strategy of social change is the only way that works -- through empowering individuals ready to make that change. Second, the NESsT team is comprised of top notch individuals with a high level of commitment and knowledge. And, finally, because I hope to see the NESsT model spread to as many other locations as possible."

David Yanovich is the founder of Galileo Investments, an investment and advisory bank in Bogotá, Colombia. Prior to founding Galileo Investments, David was founder and president of PODER Magazine from 2000 to 2004, and Business and Economics Editor at Semana Magazine in Bogotá, Colombia. From 1997-1999, he served as Director of Investment Banking, Director of Economics Research and Director of Capital Markets at the Corporación Financiera del Valle in Bogotá, working previously as Director of Infrastructure Projects and Investment Banking. David is a board member of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas in Washington, D.C.. He holds an MsC and a Diploma, both in Economics, from London School of Economics, and a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá.

David Yanovich’s article featuring NESsT’s work in Latin America, can be viewed at

"The Best of Both Worlds: The Concept of venture philanthropy is proving to be one of the most efficient means of financing non-profit organizations." PODER (Miami: Revista PODER , October 2002), pages 46-48.