Let's face it, if you are a "Starter," you need to spend resources on proving your idea not paying for things you don't need (at least yet!). Also, you shouldn't be leaving your day job until you prove the idea is worth your time and effort.
Potential Co-Founders - do you want to join a startup or are you looking for potential co-founders? You'll likely find them here.
Corporate Innovators - if you're looking to put some structure to your corporate goals - plus get to meet potential employees who like innovation.
Dave is an 5X founder, entrepreneur and professional board member for Tech companies and founder of 6 Month Startup. His 20+ year career has highlighted his ability to innovate new ideas and scale products and companies in the US and Internationally. He is a frequent speaker at University and Community events. He also was the Lead Coordinator of Seattle’s Startup Week and is a major contributor to the Seattle Startup Community.
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Dave is the founder of 6 Month Startup, a book and program to go from ideation to revenue in 6 months. He has been a startup founder in software development, enterprise IT and professional services, software distribution and tech hardware. Companies have included License Online (sold to SNX), and Bundled.com (sold in 2012). Board Member roles have included Classmates.com (sold to UNTD), Digital Marketing (sold in 2004) and Cauldron Solutions (sold in 2006).
His career has spanned both product and service industries, selling tangible and intangible technology products and professional services. An Alumnus of the University of Washington, Dave has been recognized by the World Technology Network for Innovation in the Software Industry and Forbes “Best of the Web.” He was Entrepreneur in Residence at Mitsui & Company IT Investment Group in Cupertino, CA, a $250M venture fund. The fund made 14 investments in the first 18 months of operation.
Dave is a professional Board Member for two NW midmarket companies, six startup companies and an Advisory Board Member for dozens of early stage tech companies. His role with these companies is to provide governance, go-to-market strategy and growth advisory in preparation for fundraising and exit strategies. Formerly the Senior VP of Programs at UP Global (Startup Weekend + Startup America). DKParker, LLC is a holding company for incubating and investing in various projects.
