# David Wanek

> David Wanek is CEO and investment partner at Western Technology Investment, which he joined in 2000. His background spans technology, business and law. He also co-founded Cimento Wines and is a principal at Walla Walla Land Company.

- **Role:** CEO and Investment Partner at Western Technology Investment
- **Organizations:** Western Technology Investment, Cimento Wines, Walla Walla Land Company, VeriSign, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- **Education:** BS, University of Kansas, MBA, Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico, JD, Santa Clara University School of Law
- **Known for:** Rose from WTI intern to CEO., Co-created a startup incubator clinic while at Santa Clara Law., Co-founded Cimento Wines.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2000** — Held marketing, business development and legal roles at VeriSign, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- **2000** — Joined Western Technology Investment.
- **2002** — Graduated from Santa Clara Law.
- **2009** — Participated with Maurice Werdegar in WTI’s $1 million RightsFlow debt financing.
- **2014** — Commented on WTI’s second $2.5 million financing for Jun Group.
- **2017** — Cimento dates the start of its wine project to this year.
- **2022** — Became CEO and president of Westech Investment Advisors, according to fund disclosures.
- **2026** — Appeared on Beats Vines and Life to discuss his career and Cimento.

## Achievements

- Rose from WTI intern to CEO.
- Co-created a startup incubator clinic while at Santa Clara Law.
- Co-founded Cimento Wines.
- Member of the California State Bar.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Featured on the April 13 Beats Vines and Life podcast episode about Cimento and his career.
- **2024-12** — Discussed Cimento with wine writer Owen Bargreen alongside winemaker Todd Alexander.

## Links

- Website: https://www.westerntech.com/team/david-wanek
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wanek-

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Last updated: 2026-10-09