Online Media Executive, Consultant and Entrepreneur
Internet | Greater Denver Area, US
David is a proven online media and entrepreneurial executive. He is a company and team builder who is willing to roll up his sleeves and do what ever it takes to make his company and team succeed.
David has been an integral part of several world-class teams that have built several highly successful Internet marketing and social media companies.
David was an early executive for both DoubleClick and MatchLogic helping to pioneer Internet advertising and digital marketing 1.0. In 2007 David co-founded
socialmedia.com, an early social application developer and the first social ad network supporting social platforms Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. In 2008, with Microsoft as their first strategic partner, David co-founded
SocialEyes.com the first social CRM platform enabling brands to optimize social presence across multiple social platforms Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.
Jul
2010 - Present
Consultant / Henderson Consulting
A consulting practice offering strategic planning, operational execution and business development across social/mobile/Internet, media, applications and commerce.
Feb
2008 -
Jan
2010
Co-founder / SocialEyes, Inc.
SocialEyes was the first sCRM (Social Community Relationship Management) platform that enabled marketers, brands, and/or ad agencies to aggregate, engage and optimize consumer communities across social platforms.
Jan
2007 -
Jan
2009
Co-founder and VP Business Development / Socialmedia.com
Socialmedia.com is social ads for advertisers and monetization tools for social app developers across social networks. Socialmedia.com was also one of the first social application developers on the Facebook platform. Company sold to LivingSocial 2011.
Jan
2002 -
Jun
2007
Consultant / Henderson Consulting
Provide Web/ Media 2.0, business development, strategic planning, and performance marketing consulting to early-stage technology companies.
Partial Client List:
AttentionSoft
Root Markets
SeeSaw Networks
Vistrio
Equifax
Jan
2000 -
Dec
2001
CEO / Smartpoint
Refocused strategic corporate direction for fledgling startup; managed P&L, business development, sales and marketing. Repositioned company, secured $5.2 million funding and rebuilt executive, sales, administrative and engineering teams. Negotiated key strategic alliances with Aerther Systems and Prudential Securities.
Oct
1997 -
Jan
2000
VP Business Development / Excite@Home (MatchLogic)
Launched Television Division: @tlantis; developed business plan, financial model and operating infrastructure. Negotiated key strategic deals with Comcast, Liberty Digital and General Motors.
Launched Business Development Division: Strategy Ventures; identified and capitalized on investment opportunities; structured complex business development contracts; grew revenues from zero to $43 million in 1st year.
Dec
1995 -
Dec
1997
1st Vice President of Sales / DoubleClick
Internet advertising company; built sales infrastructure; built revenue from $0 to $30+ million. Hired, trained and mentored sales team; grew from 3 to 60 staff across 7 national offices. Spearheaded business development, marketing, pricing and sales strategies. Employee #5.
Apr
1986 -
Dec
1995
Divisional Vice President of Sales / Katz Media
Spearheaded sales, marketing and business development for $8 million Northeast region. Revitalized region during economic recession; delivered 15% annual revenue growth for 5 consecutive years. Managed 5 sales professionals and 145+ clients; forged alliances with regional/national advertisers and their agencies.