Dave is an entrepreneur, technologist, and businessman. Currently, he is the Senior Platform Manager at the internet’s leading social utility, Facebook.

Previously, Dave held positions at Apple, including Manager, Creation & Collaboration and Worldwide Manager of Student Marketing. He also founded a design focused technology and internet software company called DM Design Studios. Dave has appeared in CNN, BusinessWeek, Money, Business 2.0, TechCrunch, CNET, Chicago Tribune, and VentureBeat. A passionate and well received speaker, Dave has delivered keynotes and participated in events worldwide such as South by Southwest, Future of Web Apps, Web 2.0 Expo, SNAP Summit, Microsoft MIX, Foo Camp, and the incredible syndicate of Facebook Developer Garages. His focus on innovation, vision, and technology strategy has involved extensive interaction with the global market at large. Dave received a dual B.S. in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He grew up in the big sky state of Montana, where he became ranked as one of the top 60 downhill ski racers in America. Today, he lives in San Francisco’s legendary North Beach district. (read less)

Dave is an entrepreneur, technologist, and businessman. Currently, he is the Senior Platform Manager at the internet’s leading social utility, Facebook.

Previously, Dave held positions at Apple, including Manager, Creation & Collaboration and Worldwide Manager of Student Marketing. He also founded a design focused technology and internet software company called DM Design Studios. Dave has appeared in CNN, BusinessWeek, Money, Business 2.0, TechCrunch, CNET, Chicago Tribune, and VentureBeat. A... (read more)