David Kner

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About David Kner

I help founders, CEOs, and executive teams scale smarter, not just faster. With over 20 years of experience advising banks, startups, scale-ups, and SMEs, I specialize in high-impact, time-bound engagements that unlock growth, de-risk scale, and prepare companies for transformation. I believe the best solutions are those that serve customers, scale commercially, and do good. With a career foundation in banking, including years of advising and working with major financial institutions in Europe, I bring a deep understanding of how banks operate, partner, and innovate. This insight is especially valuable for fintechs, SaaS vendors, or scale-ups navigating compliance-heavy environments or seeking strategic partnerships with banks. Whether launching a new product, navigating scale-up chaos, or undergoing a transformative change, I act as a trusted partner from strategy to hands-on execution. 🤝 Clients typically engage me as a: • Strategic advisor on scale, change management or GTM • Business development partner • Coach to founders or executive teams • Sounding and advisory board member Sectors: Fintech, Proptech, SaaS, Banks, Utilities – but not limited to Geographies: the EU with the strongest footprint in CZ, SK, broader CEE and SEE, DACH and the Nordics If you’re tackling a big change — and need clarity, momentum, and seasoned execution — let’s talk.**And here are a few words from my recent amazing client that round out the picture of how I work:** “David helped steer our studio toward greater efficiency, streamlined processes and a much clearer plan for the future. In addition to his professional approach and the wealth of know-how he shared, we value the time and energy he devoted to getting to know the studio intimately, understanding each team member’s needs and immersing himself in the unique world of architecture. The collaboration prompted a deeper reflection on the studio’s direction—it required considerable time, focus and openness to change from our side as well. All the more reason we appreciate that the entire process was led with respect and genuine humanity.” - Members of Terra Florida – a leading landscape-architecture studio with more than 20 years of tradition