Companies with diverse teams and boards operate better - but how to implement those changes? We're fortunate to have Board++ founder and CEO David Stengle with us to share about how to improve diversity in startups, improve performance, and change culture by diversifying your board and advisory board. We'll also talk about the changes (and lack of change) in the startup industry on diversity and inclusion.
David is a serial entrepreneur well-versed in these topics and verticals including fintech, adtech, and digital health. Prior to founding Board++, David was CEO of several companies and led technology, product, marketing, revenue, business development and strategy at a number of startups.
Startup Grind Princeton
Director
I've been doing startups since long before they were cool. My passions include startups, data science, and coffee. My latest venture, Board++ breaks glass ceilings, diversifies startup boards, and develops our next generation of leaders by placing corporate executives on startup boards. I founded the Startup Grind Princeton chapter in 2014 and live in downtown Princeton.
I've been doing startups since long before they were cool. My passions include startups, data science, and coffee.
My latest venture, Board++ breaks glass ceilings, diversifies startup boards, and develops our next generation of leaders by placing corporate executives from underrepresented groups on startup boards. I founded the Startup Grind Princeton chapter in 2014 and live in downtown Princeton.
Startup Grind Albany
Chapter Director
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I'm an Army brat who has lived in Germany, Austria, Hawaii and several less exotic locations. Words and engaging people are my superpowers. 25+ years of experience in the private, non-profit and state government sectors provided the eclectic background that serves me well as an industry-agnostic business analyst and interviewer. Domain expertise includes broadcast media, business development, education, legal, marketing, and prospect research. Startup Grind Albany is the region’s most innovative monthly gathering of entrepreneurs. As Director, I facilitate conversations with successful business leaders as they share lessons learned while building great companies. It’s the place to learn best practices about getting and keeping customers, increasing revenue, and lowering costs. Partnered with Google for Startups, Startup Grind is an international event series designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. The Word Architect is my boutique firm focused on helping solopreneurs and small-to-mid size firms through business coaching and content creation. We write copy that resonates with your customers and sounds like it came from inside your head.
