David Sym-Smith

CEO

Dallas, Texas, United States37 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record of multi-billion dollar exits.
  • Expertise in digital transformation and mobile technology.
  • Strong leadership in venture capital and startup growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive in the mobile technology and venture capital sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Venture CapitalDigital Transformation

Other Skills

Advisory ServicesStrategic PlanningStart-upsBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsProduct ManagementNew Business DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentGo-to-market StrategyManagementMobile ApplicationsMarketing StrategySales ManagementMobile Marketing

About

Successful Entrepreneur, Proven CEO, Record of building Multi-Million Dollar Companies from scratch, Maximizing Shareholder Value, Record Returns, along with Multi-Billion Dollar Exits. David has been the founder of multiple startups; The CEO/President of both public and private companies and has served as a senior executive in multiple capacities. He has a proven record of success covering all Stages of the Business Life Cycle: Startup to Maturity; Reinvention; Business Turnaround; Expansion to Exit and Digital Transformation. Conceived and implemented Business Strategies that have delivered Differentiation, Market Leadership, rapid growth and strong bottom-line results in highly competitive markets. David serves on the boards of multiple companies. He supports entrepreneurs and small businesses. He is an Evangelist and a board member of Multiple Incubators which work with entrepreneurs. Mobile Industry Expert with broad experience in Internet of Things, Mobile Wallet, Digital Health, Med Tech / Wearables, Cybersecurity and Location Based Services. Has led the development of several industry firsts: Launched first PCS and GSM network in the U.S., Mobile ATM, Mobile Claims Processing Platform (Insurance). Execution Is What Matters - I DO EXECUTION. Specialties: Executive Leadership, CEO, Fund Raising, Venture Capital, Start-Ups, Turnarounds, Consulting, Advisor, Strategy, Innovation, Global Markets, Mobile Technology, New Business Development, Business Transformation, Interim CEO, Leadership Coach

Experience

The university of texas at dallas

Board Advisor - Electrical and Computer Engineering Council

Jan 2020Present · 6 yrs 3 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering's Advisory Council was created to help guide the School through the challenges of the next few years, and is made up of members who represent a broad spectrum of interests and backgrounds.

Haxiot (acquired by digi international)

Board Advisor

Jan 2018Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • Haxiot provides an end-to-end, secure wireless platform for connecting & managing enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which includes software, sensors and control systems which enables these devices to connect and exchange data.
  • Haxiot is developed on the rapidly-growing wireless industry standard, long-range, low-power wireless area network (LoRaWAN) delivering a low cost of ownership. Haxiot’s solution enables enterprise customers with value-driven solutions, faster time to market, operational efficiencies and revenue enhancements. Haxiot secure solution has distinct advantages over other connectivity technologies for the IoT market.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Market worth 561.04 Billion USD by 2022 (MarketandMarkets)

Indotraq™ llc

2 roles

Board Advisor

Oct 2017Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • IndoTraq has developed one of the fastest and most precise wireless indoor tracking systems. It has a “Millimeter” precision passes through walls with a range of 100 meters indoors / 200 meters outdoors; both with update rates of up to 150 times per second; all on a single system. It can precisely track where you or an object is, in a 3D space.

Chief Executive Officer (Interim)

Jul 2015Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • IndoTraq builds tracking / navigation technology and solutions that monitor precise movement, acceleration and rotation in three dimensions which in turn generates actionable information and insight, giving companies unprecedented visibility into their businesses, becoming more efficient, develop new products and enter into new markets.
  • IndoTraq has developed one of the fastest and most precise wireless indoor tracking system. It has a precision of sub 5 mm indoors through walls, range of 100 m and updates at a rate of 200 times per second. The outdoor range can reach up to 200 m. On a single system. It can precisely track where you, or an object is, in a 3D space.

Vericlave

Board Advisor

Jan 2016Jan 2021 · 5 yrs · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • Vericlave is a Cyber Security technology and Managed Services company offering a fully integrated portfolio of Cyber-Security solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge devices. Utilizing patented, ultra-configurable mobile computing designs, and proven cyber security software, entegra delivers TPM 2.0 the highest level of cyber security rating available.
  • Entegra is an unparalleled cyber security solution, proven and evolved in the intelligence community environment - having been deployed to protect 100's of thousands of network elements. This highly scalable solution is now ready to be deployed.

Revtech ventures

Mentor

Jan 2015Dec 2021 · 6 yrs 11 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • RevTech Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator focused on retail technology.

Health wildcatters

Mentor

Jul 2013Present · 12 yrs 9 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • Health Wildcatters is a venture seed fund and accelorator focused on early stage healthcare startups across digital and mobile health, wearables, medical devices, diagnostics, research tools, and pharmaceutical

University of texas at dallas

Board Advisor Technology Commercialization

Jan 2013Jan 2015 · 2 yrs · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • Facilitate the commercialization of intellectual property and research projects

Texas tech university

Board Advisor Technology Commercialization

Jan 2013Jan 2014 · 1 yr · Lubbock, Texas Area

  • Facilitate the commercialization of intellectual property and research projects

The dallas opera

Member Board Of Directors

Jan 2012Jan 2015 · 3 yrs · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • The Dallas Opera is a world-class performing arts organization producing outstanding mainstage and chamber opera repertoire - attracting national and international attention.

Mobility ventures

Venture Partner

Jan 2011Present · 15 yrs 3 mos · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • Global Venture Capital and Advisory Services firm focused on emerging technologies across the greater Mobile Ecosystem: AI, VR, IoT, Autonomous Technology, e-Commerce, Digital Health, Telehealth, Wearable Devices, Remote Monitoring, Robotic, and Location Based Technology.
  • We are also an Advisory Services, Interim / Fractional CEO firm that specializes in helping Founders, CEOs, and Investors with their growth strategies and Execution. We help our clients with digital and mobile transformation, strategic planning, turnarounds, market launch, and improving financial and operating performance.
  • David serves as an appointed board member and interim CEO for both private equity-owned and family office-owned portfolio companies.
Venture CapitalAdvisory ServicesDigital TransformationStrategic Planning

Zebek (acquired by quewey)

Member Board Of Directors

Jul 2009Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Greater Boston Area

  • Provide strategic and operational advice as part of company's advisory board. The Company has developed a unique patent-pending relevance platform that empowers businesses to deploy highly personalized mobile marketing experiences to various audiences. Zebek improves targeting and relevance for customers in four main markets - media, retail, wireless services and mobile advertising.

Sequent learning networks

Management Consultant

Nov 2008Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Greater New York City Area

  • Sequent Learning Networks is a global product development and management training and consulting firm. With some of the most experienced professionals in the field of product management and marketing. We help product managers, marketers, and executives make durable, long-lasting, improvements to their products, services, and their organizations.

Dbs consulting

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Sep 2008Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Strategic consultant and interim executive work for emerging businesses and start-ups. Advise companies on building long-term defensible business positions, compelling business models, fund raising and effective go-to-market strategies.
  • Authority on the wireless market - customer requirements, technology trends, Location Based Services (LBS), digital media, mobile commerce, and new product and service introduction.

Tele atlas (acquired by tomtom)

Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Marketing Officer

Jan 2006Jan 2008 · 2 yrs · Greater Boston Area

  • Managing global Strategy, Marketing and Product Development for Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and location data and content that power the world’s most essential navigation, mapping, tracking and location-based services (LBS).
  • Restructured and implemented global strategic planning process and organization increasing value and driving strategic direction for company. Pivoted company to success.
  • Responsible for defining, creating and executing the Tele Atlas strategy for the mobile sector
  • Managed global Product Strategy, Roadmap, and execution plan. Implemented a global product life cycle plan and organization structure. Launched 20+ new products.
  • Turned around a negative market perception to a positive one in under a year.
  • Targeted and developed key global partnerships to create new business opportunities and expand product and service offerings.
  • Company doubled in size and was acquired by TomTom for $4.3 billion

innopath software inc (acquired by qualcomm)

Senior Vice President of Global Business Development and Marketing

Jan 2004Jan 2006 · 2 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area

  • InnoPath Software is a software company that provides Mobile Device Management (MDM) technology to wireless operators and mobile device manufacturers. The technology enables operators to remotely connect, configure, troubleshoot and secure end-user mobile devices
  • Managed global Strategy, Marketing, Product and Business Development
  • Successfully led company from beta to launch - growing the company from 15 to over 100 people with funding from Tier 1 VC's and strategic investors.
  • Recognized as one of the “Red Herring Top 100” companies and TMC - Communications Solutions Product of The Year for 2005.
  • Concieved and implemented a total marketing and positioning strategy for launch of a new technology... increasing market share to 70% and revenue by more than 100%.
  • Targeted and developed key global partnerships and alliances. Direct all business / sales development; licensing of applications, technologies and patents.
  • Company acquired by Qualcomm

Dbs consulting

Founder and CEO

Jan 2003Jan 2004 · 1 yr

  • Founder of a global consulting service aiding wireless carriers and service providers on digital media, sales and marketing strategies. Authority on the global wireless market -- customer requirements, distribution, technology trends, and new product and service introduction.
  • Consultant to top executives at wireless and media companies. Select clients included: Voice Web (enabling technology that extends web services standards to mobile devices), Burson-Marsteller (Telecom PR), Telephia (helped launch new distribution tracking service), as well as several wireless carriers.

Command audio corporation (aquired by ibiquity digital corporation)

Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing

Jan 2000Jan 2002 · 2 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Managed global Sales and Marketing for this start-up spun out of Macrovision Corporation, as a mobile subscription service and delivery platform to provide audio-on-demand content.
  • Successfully led company from beta to launch to spin-off - growing the company from 20 to over 100 people with over $80M in funding from Tier 1 VC's and strategic investors.
  • Created new brand identity and messaging to position the company as a leading media technology provider. Developed and implemented a total marketing communications program.
  • Developed a new advertising model based on a relevance platform that empowers businesses to deploy highly personalized mobile marketing experiences.
  • Built global sales organization, secured national retail distribution, opened multiple company-owned stores.
  • Directed new business development, licenses its US and foreign patents related to the transmission, navigation and playback of stored media.
  • Full P&L stewardship, direct report to CEO & Founder.
  • Partialy Aquired by iBiquity Digital

Aerial communications inc (acquired by t-mobile)

President

Jan 1996Jan 1999 · 3 yrs · Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Member of the founding core management team that took a mobile telecom start-up from early pre-launch phase, to a large entity with a $1.1 billion market cap within one year and was sold thereafter for more than $3.0 billion.
  • Built and directed all areas of Aerial Communications south east operations.
  • Grew organization from zero to over 200 within the first year.
  • Successfully developed and implemented a sales and distribution strategy for Aerial’s PCS service launches.
  • Secured 175 retail locations and opened 18 Aerial company-owned stores within the first six months.
  • Achieved 140% of operational objectives in the first year.
  • Multiple winner Aerial's "Circle of Excellence" annual award
  • Full P&L responsibility. Acquired by T-Mobile

American personal communications (acquired by sprint)

Head of Marketing and Product Development

Jan 1994Jan 1996 · 2 yrs · Bethesda, Maryland Area

  • American Personal Communications was the first 2G Mobile Network Operator in the US.
  • Headed Marketing and Product Development - Tripled business plan and subscriber goal.
  • Led the development of a new customer proposition which changed customer usage patterns that contributed to winning the J.D.Power & Associates customer satisfaction award in our second year.
  • Created a total new brand (Sprint Spectrum), marketing and communications program. Aligning culture cited as a Fortune magazine "25 Very Cool Companies".
  • Drove sales growth from startup to 9-digits in one of fastest wireless network launches in the world
  • Developed a new customer proposition for wireless featuring many “firsts” used throughout the industry today.
  • Pioneered new retail sales model for wireless service, including Sprint Spectrum retail stores.
  • Exited to Sprint for $700 Million - before being acquired by T-Mobile USA

Mccaw cellular (aquired by at&t)

General Manager

Jan 1994Jan 1994 · 0 mo · Greater Denver Area

  • Managed Cellular One's new business development, strategy and sales

Gte (aquired by verizon)

General Manager

Jan 1988Jan 1994 · 6 yrs · Houston, Texas Area

  • Held multiple management positions at GTE Molbilnet
  • Tele-Go
  • General Manager GTE PCS
  • Built from scratch and directed all areas of GTE’s PCS (Tele-Go) national deployment. A fully integrated landline and cellular service (single device). A precurser to GTE's PCS service launch.
  • Introduced innovative zone pricing. Fixed / Mobile convergence
  • Significantly reduced cost of acquisition by introducing a new and innovative distribution channel.
  • Built, managed and motivated a national Sales and Marketing team.
  • GTE Mobilnet
  • Manager Major Accounts
  • Increased corporate account customer base to 70% market share
  • Surpapassed all sales goals and revenue targets
  • Winner GTE's "Circle 100" award for four consecutive years
  • Aquired by Verizon

Hay group (acquired by korn ferry)

Management Consultant

Jan 1986Jan 1988 · 2 yrs · Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Hay Group is a global management consulting firm that works with leaders to transform strategy into reality. We develop talent, organize people to be more effective and motivate them to perform at their best. Our focus is on making change happen and helping people and organizations realize their potential.

Education

Penn State Smeal MBA Program

MBA — Marketing and Finance

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