Dave Wilkin

Dave Wilkin

Founder & CEO
10KC

Dave Wilkin is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of 10KC, an award-winning enterprise SaaS platform focused on mentoring, networking, and career development. Under his leadership, 10KC has achieved double- and triple-digit annual growth, culminating in a $75 million majority investment from Five Elms Capital, one of the top growth equity firms in the U.S.

Dave’s innovative approach to learning and development technology has earned him recognition across leading publications including Forbes, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Fortune, and CNBC. A sought-after keynote speaker on global stages, he is passionate about leveraging technology to empower organizations in building strong talent pipelines and cultivating meaningful professional relationships.

Committed to social impact, Dave mentors entrepreneurs and champions 10KC’s social impact initiatives, providing mentoring and career development solutions to communities in need. He is also a recipient of prestigious honors such as University of Waterloo Young Alumni of the Year, PROFIT Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30 Entrepreneurs, and Start Proud’s Leader to Be Proud Of.