David K. Gardner
Managing Partner
David K. Gardner is a highly accomplished businessman, investor, and
entrepreneur. With a track record of starting, operating, managing, and financing
multiple thriving companies, he continuously seeks equitable opportunities that
contribute to the long-term prosperity of the Boise ecosystem.
Boasting more than 25 years of managerial and operational expertise, David
successfully managed a baseball card shop for a remote owner at age 16. He
then went on to play a pivotal role in launching and growing a now nationally
recognized pizza franchise throughout the Midwest. Moving back to Idaho, David pioneered a new market for Electrical Wholesale Supply in Sun Valley, Idaho. As he shifted his focus to Capital Eleven and the management of a growing portfolio of companies, David still remains on the Electrical Wholesale Supply Board of Directors. While at Capital Eleven, David has immersed himself in the venture capital realm, amassing over a decade and counting of noteworthy experience in fund management.
David earned a BBA in Finance from Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics and an MBA through their Executive MBA Program. David lives in Meridian with his wife, Annalisa, and their four boys. During his leisure time, you might spot him at Boise State sporting events or perfecting his BBQ skills smoking meat. His interests extend to cooking, sports, golf, and exploring the world through travel.
David K. Gardner
Managing Partner
David K. Gardner is a successful businessman, investor and entrepreneur. He has started, managed, operated and financed multiple companies. He is always looking for deals that are fair to all concerned.
David has over 25 years of managerial and operational experience. At age 16 he managed a baseball card shop for a remote owner. He helped open and develop a pizza franchise in the Midwest. David opened and developed a new market for Electrical Wholesale Supply in Sun Valley Idaho and currently serves on the Board of Directors.
David has a great passion for finance and education. He earned his BBA in Finance from Boise State University College of Business and Economics, and also received an MBA from the University’s prestigious Executive MBA Program. David wants to help expand Idaho’s venture capital and business technology markets.
David and his wife Annalisa have four boys and live in Meridian. When he isn’t working you may find him attending Boise State sporting events or smoking some meat on the BBQ. He enjoys cooking, sports, golf and traveling.