About
David Granik is a Senior Research Analyst at Wasatch Global Investors based in Dallas, TX, where he specializes in equity research with a strong emphasis on the Industrials, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors. In this role, he is responsible for identifying investment opportunities, conducting fundamental research, and supporting portfolio management decisions across these key areas.
Granik brings over two decades of investment experience, including roles as a Senior Analyst and Sector Manager at Ranger Capital Group, where he focused on similar sectors, and as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Media and Telecom Group at Lehman Brothers. His deep sector expertise allows him to generate differentiated investment insights, particularly in public equities within the U.S. and global markets.
He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Philosophy from Pace University, and completed a Fulbright-funded independent study on emerging market privatizations at Charles University in Prague. Granik is recognized for his rigorous research approach and extensive knowledge in evaluating companies within complex, innovation-driven industries.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Global Investors | Senior Research Analyst | Jul 2022 to Present | Conduct fundamental research on SMid and Micro Cap US equities. |
| Lehman Brothers | Investment Banking Analyst -- Global Media and Telecom Group | Jul 2003 to Jul 2004 | Investment banking analyst program in the Global Media and Communications group. Live transactions included: $2bn IPO, $2.3bn fairness opinion for a leading television production company and $20m pri... |
| Ranger Capital Group | Senior Analyst and Sector Manager (Industrials, Tech, Media, Telecom) | Jul 2014 to Mar 2021 | Covered SMID-cap equities with a focus on the Industrial and Technology sectors. |
| Invesco | MBA Summer Analyst | Jun 2013 to Aug 2013 | Performed primary and secondary research as a generalist, focusing on Small and Mid-Cap Growth equities. Sourced investment ideas from a variety of sectors, including: Industrials, Auto-Parts, Restau... |
| Professional Poker Player | Professional Poker Player | Feb 2009 to Feb 2012 | Capitalized on player decision inefficiencies in the game of poker. Profitably invested capital with proven statistical edge. |
| Bull Path Capital | Principal, Senior Analyst (Tech, Media and Telecom) | Aug 2004 to Dec 2008 | Responsible for equity idea generation in the Media and Telecom space. Coverage and investment recommendations included companies in the following sub-sectors: broadcasters, cable & telecom, data cen... |
| Citi | Investment Banking Analyst | Sep 2002 to May 2003 | Investment banking internship performed concurrently with Fulbright independent research project in Prague, which focused on emerging privatizations in Eastern Europe. |
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
2012 — 2014
Charles University in Prague
FULBRIGHT Independent Study Project, Emerging Market Privatizations
2002 — 2003
Pace University - Lubin School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, Philosophy
1997 — 2001
Skills & Expertise
Others at Wasatch Advisors LP (33)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Aaron Conway | Equity Research Analyst | United States |
A Ajay Krishnan | portfolio manager | Salt Lake City, UT , United States |
A Angela Wertman | Equities Trader | Salt Lake City, UT , United States |
A Austin Bone | Portfolio Manager | Salt Lake City, UT , United States |
| Equity Research Analyst | Salt Lake City, UT , United States | |
| Head Trader | Salt Lake City, UT , United States | |
| Senior Research Analyst | Salt Lake City, UT , United States | |
D Dan Chace | Portfolio Manager | Salt Lake City, UT , United States |
| Senior Research Analyst | Seattle, WA , United States | |
J Jim Shaughnessy | Equity Analyst | Salt Lake City, UT , United States |