David Kolodny is a prominent entrepreneur based in Miami, Florida. David is a Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs, a startup studio that turns bold ideas into market-leading companies. David has overseen the launch and growth of more than 21 companies spanning travel, ecommerce, recruitment, pet care, and financial services.
David is an expert on building companies. Since co-founding Wilbur Labs in 2016, David has helped launch some of the fastest-growing startups in their categories, including VacationRenter — the fastest-growing travel startup to reach $1 billion in annual gross bookings — and Barkbus, the nation’s leading mobile dog-grooming company. Prior to Wilbur Labs, David worked at Google as a Product Specialist on the Customer Solutions & Innovations team, focusing on product strategy, growth, and go-to-market execution. David shares lessons for other founders on the Wilbur Labs Founder FAQ series and is a frequent contributor to publications such as Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur Magazine. He was named to the Forbes “30 Under 30” list for Consumer Technology in 2020.
David Kolodny graduated from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business in 2013.