Dave Hirschkop

Dave Hirschkop

San Rafael, California, United States
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I am a trained coach and mentor at ICA, MSIV and SKU, who founded and exited two food…

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  • Silverwood Partners

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Volunteer Experience

  • Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures Graphic

    Executive Network

    Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures

    - Present 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

    In the Executive Network we mentor, coach and advise portfolio companies, assist with deal selection and serve as an ambassador for the fund.

  • Naturally Bay Area Graphic

    Board of Directors Member and Develop Educational Content

    Naturally Bay Area

    - Present 1 year 3 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • Guide Dogs for the Blind Graphic

    Docent

    Guide Dogs for the Blind

    - Present 1 year 3 months

    Social Services

  • Cyclist and Fundraiser

    Cyclists Fighting Hunger

    - 3 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    I rode my bicycle with an amazing group from Berkeley to Boston to raise money to fight and awareness about hunger and poverty.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Graphic

    Big Brother

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

    - 3 years 5 months

    Children

Publications

  • Crazy from the Heat: The Dave's Insanity Cookbook

    United States

    Crazy from the Heat is a light-hearted look at how chiles can fit into all sorts of recipes from all over the world.

Projects

  • CEO Best Practices Study

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    I spent months interviewing dozens of top CEO's on best practices in running a company, especially a Specialty/Natural Foods Company. Some of the results were shared in a webinar with the Specialty Food Association.

  • The H Spot podcast

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    I created a podcast focused on what makes really interesting successful people get ahead and published/broadcast about 10 episodes.

  • Pasta Sauces

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    See project

  • Escape from Alcatraz

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    Ran a triathlon that involved swimming 1.6 miles from Alcatraz to San Francisco, cycling 17 miles on hills and then running 8 miles

  • Speaker on Premiumization

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    At an Innovation Conference in Dublin I spoke on how to use Premiumization as a business strategy.

  • Wrote numerous articles for Chile Pepper Magazine

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    I wrote articles related to spicy foods and Chilehead culture.

  • Crazy From the Heat: The Dave's Insanity Cookbook

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    Wrote a spicy themed cookbook with Ten Speed Press who sold thousands of copies.

  • Boston Marathon

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    Ran the Boston Marathon and then regretted only training for a few weeks. Lucky I was only 20 years old.

Honors & Awards

  • Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame

    Specialty Food Association

  • Hot Sauce Hall of Fame

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    In the inaugural class of inductees into hall.

Organizations

  • Alliance of Chief Executives

    Member

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    CEO share groups where we helped other CEO's work through business challenges.

  • International Association of Culinary Professionals

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