David Kafafian

About

Experienced operations, product, credit, and capital markets leader with a deep background across finance, law, and technology. Student loan expert. I find excitement and fulfillment working with mission-driven teams to support learners pursuing higher education and upskilling opportunities. At Clasp we are committed to creating to educational access, building career pathways, and creating lasting bonds between our partners and students. My entry into fintech began while at Harvard Law School, where I saw firsthand the challenges with the private student loan market (and generally the cost of education), causing me to jump into the student loan space, advising university Presidents and CFOs who were exploring innovative funding models to support students. Prior to law school, I worked at IBM as a member of their Watson Analytics Group, where I worked with large banks and insurance companies designing and deploying AI solutions to support the use of alternative data and advanced analytics across lines of business. I also spent a number of years as an investment banker in JPMorgan’s M&A group, supporting Fortune 500 companies across a host of strategic transactions. At Clasp, I lead

Experience

Education