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David Alan Schwedel is an American SMB investor known for financing numerous businesses.

Career
Schwedel started his career in the marine industry working in monthly maintenance and detailing when he was 12. This resulted in a continued relation with the marine industry. He eventually worked with boat manufacturers like Intrepid, Cigarette, and Bertram.

Schwedel eventually founded MAREX which he grew to become a $550 Million Nasdaq listed company. The company was regarded as the world's first b2b platform in the marine industry.

Currently, Schwedel is the CEO of Gables and Executive Director of Coalview    and Electrolytic Technologies. Most of his startups and businesses (such as Encina) are in the energy sector. He was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the non-profit, Miami Waterkeeper, that supports Biscayne Bay, its watershed, and its wildlife.