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Did you know? A Deloitte study reveals that 62% of consumers are willing to pay more for products from companies committed to quality. Curious about…
Did you know? A Deloitte study reveals that 62% of consumers are willing to pay more for products from companies committed to quality. Curious about…
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My son and I had a moment with Kaká, a Ballon d’Or winner 🥇 (highest honor is soccer) and first captain of our Orlando City SC team after his…
My son and I had a moment with Kaká, a Ballon d’Or winner 🥇 (highest honor is soccer) and first captain of our Orlando City SC team after his…
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at SIM RTP Tech Connect! 🙌 Your presence and participation made it an unforgettable event.…
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at SIM RTP Tech Connect! 🙌 Your presence and participation made it an unforgettable event.…
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Experience & Education
Volunteer Experience
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Governor | Ambassador Council
Opportunity International
- Present 9 years 3 months
Poverty Alleviation
For over 40 years OI has been making micro-loans to the most deserving of 3rd world entrepreneurs helping them to transform their communities through the goods and services they make available. OI has maintained a phenomenal 98% loan repayment ratio making it one of the few self-sustaining charities around the world. Charity work can often be a series of unsustainable handouts perpetuating the victim-cycle but OI is different. I've seen the amazing creativity and energy released through…
For over 40 years OI has been making micro-loans to the most deserving of 3rd world entrepreneurs helping them to transform their communities through the goods and services they make available. OI has maintained a phenomenal 98% loan repayment ratio making it one of the few self-sustaining charities around the world. Charity work can often be a series of unsustainable handouts perpetuating the victim-cycle but OI is different. I've seen the amazing creativity and energy released through empowering entrepreneurs. OI is a charity that I can really get behind because it works.
David speaks at annual OI conference in Washington DC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLwD77uy_g0
David talks about "intelligent giving" at his annual OI dinner in NC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g871JAhveW8&feature=em-upload_owner
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Member Board Of Trustees
Kenan Institute for Science, Education and Technology
- Present 9 years 7 months
Science and Technology
The mission of the William R. Kenan, Jr. Institute for Engineering, Technology, & Science at North Carolina State University is to develop partnerships in basic research, education, commercialization and public policy with individuals and organizations dedicated to the advancement of science, engineering and technology as forces towards improving the economic and social well being of the nation and the world
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Board of Advisers | Entrepreneurship Initiative
NC State University
- Present 8 years 6 months
Education
I am honored to support the exceptional work NCSU is doing in preparing and encouraging its students to be entrepreneurs. The majority of my portfolio companies have come from NCSU. I server on a number of boards including the Entrepreneur Initiative and Keenan Institute at NCSU for Science, Education and Technology. I also serve the Chancellor's Innovation Fund, Lulu Entrepreneur Games and the Miller Entrepreneurship Fellows Program/scholarship.
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Board Member / Executive Committee
CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development)
- 2 years 3 months
Economic Empowerment
As the Triangle’s go-to entrepreneurial network for more than three decades, CED is dedicated to connecting and growing startups and businesses by cultivating a self-sustaining community of entrepreneurship in North Carolina and beyond.
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Mentor
Techstars Foundation
- 7 months
Economic Empowerment
Techstars helps entrepreneurs succeed. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates four divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships, and the Techstars Venture Capital Fund. Techstars Mentorship-Driven…
Techstars helps entrepreneurs succeed. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates four divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships, and the Techstars Venture Capital Fund. Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Program supercharges success and Techstars Startup Programs inspire, educate and connect entrepreneurs. Techstars Venture Capital Fund invests in the most innovative and disruptive Techstars companies to fuel their success. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships helps brands create world-changing products and services. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,000 companies with a market cap of $8.1 billion. www.techstars.com
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Member of the Board
Cary Chamber of Commerce
- 3 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
The Cary Chamber of Commerce serves as the unified business voice of the Cary area. It provides leadership to support and facilitate a thriving business environment. The Chamber believes that such an environment is characterized by the strength and growth of resident businesses, by the quality and stability of their work forces and by the attractiveness of our market to businesses whose presence would be a positive influence on our community.
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Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Selections Committee Member
North Carolina State University
- Present 9 years 7 months
Science and Technology
Established in 2010 by NC State the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) is used for the development and advancement of ideas and discoveries made by NC State inventors. CIF awards of up to $75,000 are designed to support short-term (one year or less) commercially-focused research projects with the goal of enhancing the commercial potential for promising technologies. Better tests for Norovirus, safer cloud computing, lighter, stronger armor for soldiers, robotics that put a spring in your…
Established in 2010 by NC State the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) is used for the development and advancement of ideas and discoveries made by NC State inventors. CIF awards of up to $75,000 are designed to support short-term (one year or less) commercially-focused research projects with the goal of enhancing the commercial potential for promising technologies. Better tests for Norovirus, safer cloud computing, lighter, stronger armor for soldiers, robotics that put a spring in your step, faster download speeds for smartphones, brewing beer from newly discovered yeasts, and growing therapeutic lung stem cells to make breathing easier – these NC State technological breakthroughs are one step closer to becoming reality thanks to investments from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund.
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Board Member
RTP Capital Associates
- Present 11 years 2 months
Economic Empowerment
RTP Capital Associates is made up of dozens of active angel investors who meet regularly to pool their resources and expertise to fund and assist local start ups across several market sectors. The group supports local entrepreneurship and the educating of local angel investors.
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Startup@WakeTech Advisory Board
WakeTech Community College
- Present 5 years
Education
As a part of the WakeTech Community Collee Business Center, Startup@WakeTech helps main street entrepreneurs evaluate and launch their first ventures providing free consulting, contacts and other resources throughout Wake Country, NC.
Publications
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The StartUp Hats
https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Hats-Master-Roles-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B00OKUDHC4
The Startup Hats is a street-smart, practical, and entertaining guide to starting your company. It provides entrepreneurs with both the skills and attitude necessary to grow their ventures. In this book David lays out a concise overview of each role every entrepreneur must master – from banker to salesman to manager. Unlike most professions that require that you master only one role, successful entrepreneurship dictates that you embrace multiple roles on a daily basis. The ability to mentally…
The Startup Hats is a street-smart, practical, and entertaining guide to starting your company. It provides entrepreneurs with both the skills and attitude necessary to grow their ventures. In this book David lays out a concise overview of each role every entrepreneur must master – from banker to salesman to manager. Unlike most professions that require that you master only one role, successful entrepreneurship dictates that you embrace multiple roles on a daily basis. The ability to mentally switch between these roles is the secret to ensuring your startup will survive and thrive. Depending on your strengths and personality, you will gravitate towards some roles more than others but ignore any one of them at your peril. This is a must-read for aspiring, new, and even seasoned entrepreneurs.
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An Engaged Approach to Early Stage Investing
Medium
A quick guide to hands-on early stage investing.
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🎉 Exciting Alert! 🚀 Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Ray Lutzky, PhD, the newest addition to the Element451 team, as Vice President of…
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Happy birthday to us….and can’t wait to celebrate many more🎂🥳
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