Summary
David Bluhm is a seasoned entrepreneur and managing director with over three decades of leadership across startups, boards, and venture-backed exits, currently leading Agnitio Capital from the Greater Seattle area. He has co-founded and scaled multiple companies that were later acquired by major players (including Nokia/HERE, King.com, and others), bringing deep experience in founding, fundraising, and commercializing technology. David combines operational CEO experience with board-level governance—serving on nonprofit and corporate boards and advising early-stage ventures in water, energy, and mobility. He remains actively entrepreneurial as co-founder/president of multiple ventures and principal of a family equestrian business, reflecting a blend of investor, operator, and hands-on founder instincts. A mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Washington with executive study at Stanford GSB, he pairs technical grounding with strategic leadership in market-facing products. Beyond exits and titles, he’s known for mentoring founders and staying engaged in community and mission-driven organizations, signaling a founder-first approach to growth and impact.
11 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS) Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS) Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington
Not a degree - a certificate program Leadership Change and Organizational Renewal (LCOR), Not a degree - a certificate program Leadership Change and Organizational Renewal (LCOR) at Stanford University Graduate School of Business