David Padilla

Founder, Zora Group | Building Integrated Healthcare Delivery + Diagnostics Platforms | Physician & Operator Partnerships

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

About

With more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience, I lead Zora Group, a family office based in San Antonio, Texas. Zora focuses on building and investing in operating businesses across healthcare, food and beverage, consumer brands, startups, and commercial real estate. My work centers on identifying opportunities, structuring investments, and partnering with operators to scale companies with long-term value. As both an investor and builder, I work closely with leadership teams to develop strategy, strengthen operations, and position businesses for sustainable growth. Through Zora Group, I have been involved in launching, acquiring, and growing ventures across multiple industries, with a focus on disciplined execution, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I enjoy working with diverse teams and partners to turn strong ideas into durable companies.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Zora Group
    May 2005 - Present · 21 yrs 2 mos

    Zora Group is a San Antonio–based family office focused on building, acquiring, and investing in operating businesses. The firm deploys capital and operational expertise across healthcare ventures, hospitality and restaurant concepts, consumer brands, startups, and commercial real estate. Zora works alongside founders and leadership teams to develop strategy, strengthen operations, and scale companies with the goal of creating long-term value.