David Sym-Smith — CEO
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
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive in the mobile technology and venture capital sectors.
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Experience: 37 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Venture Capital
- Digital Transformation
Career Highlights
- Proven track record of multi-billion dollar exits.
- Expertise in digital transformation and mobile technology.
- Strong leadership in venture capital and startup growth.
Work Experience
The University of Texas at Dallas
Board Advisor - Electrical and Computer Engineering Council (6 yrs 3 mos)
Haxiot (Acquired by Digi International)
Board Advisor (3 yrs 2 mos)
IndoTraq™ LLC
Board Advisor (2 yrs 3 mos)
Chief Executive Officer (Interim) (2 yrs 3 mos)
Vericlave
Board Advisor (5 yrs)
RevTech Ventures
Mentor (6 yrs 11 mos)
Health Wildcatters
Mentor (12 yrs 9 mos)
University of Texas at Dallas
Board Advisor Technology Commercialization (2 yrs)
Texas Tech University
Board Advisor Technology Commercialization (1 yr)
The Dallas Opera
Member Board Of Directors (3 yrs)
Mobility Ventures
Venture Partner (15 yrs 3 mos)
Zebek (acquired by Quewey)
Member Board Of Directors (2 yrs 6 mos)
Sequent Learning Networks
Management Consultant (2 yrs 2 mos)
DBS Consulting
Founder and Chief Executive Officer (2 yrs 4 mos)
Tele Atlas (acquired by TomTom)
Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Marketing Officer (2 yrs)
InnoPath Software Inc (acquired by Qualcomm)
Senior Vice President of Global Business Development and Marketing (2 yrs)
DBS Consulting
Founder and CEO (1 yr)
Command Audio Corporation (aquired by iBiquity Digital Corporation)
Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing (2 yrs)
Aerial Communications Inc (acquired by T-Mobile)
President (3 yrs)
American Personal Communications (acquired by Sprint)
Head of Marketing and Product Development (2 yrs)
McCaw Cellular (aquired by AT&T)
General Manager (0 mo)
GTE (aquired by Verizon)
General Manager (6 yrs)
Hay Group (acquired by Korn Ferry)
Management Consultant (2 yrs)
Education
MBA at Penn State Smeal MBA Program