David Harlley is an experienced business leader, engineer, and start-up coach. He began as a design engineer and project manager in the construction industry, overseeing medium and large-scale mechanical-electrical projects across multiple sectors, including healthcare, transit, commercial, and residential.

Prior to co-founding Third Way Capital, David held executive positions in engineering firm WSP, specializing in corporate strategy and restructuring, and leading regional operations. David gained his MBA from the elite IE Business School in Madrid, Spain, and is an adjunct faculty member there.