General Manager, Marketing Professional, Advisor
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- President at MIT Club of Boston
- Managing Director at David Provost Consulting, Inc.
- Past
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- Chairman at Boston Seminar Series - MIT Club of Boston
- Director, eBusiness at Monster
- President at Survol Interactive Technologies, Inc.
- Vice President/Associate Director at Digitas, Inc.
- Education
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
- Boston University
- Boston University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Internet
- Websites
David Provost’s Summary
I focus on growth opportunities. I seek to identify and define market opportunities, quantify and articulate their value, plan and set strategies, and then work toward achieving the goals of a successful venture.
David Provost’s Specialties:
Growth Companies, Business Development, Web strategy
David Provost’s Experience
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President
MIT Club of Boston
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
Chief executive of the MIT Club of Boston, an independent, volunteer-run non-profit organization that serves the community of local MIT alumni, students, staff and parents of current students. The Club’s mission is to provide value and build connections across our constituency through:
- Social activities
- Educational programs
- Professional development events
- Community service projects - including funding the Club of Boston Scholarship Fund
The Boston Club includes a large and diverse membership - leading to a wide range of activities serving all kinds of interests. Over the past year, we have hosted hundreds of events, which have been attended by thousands of local alums. -
Managing Director
David Provost Consulting, Inc.
(Internet industry)
2004 — Present (5 years )
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Chairman
Boston Seminar Series - MIT Club of Boston
(Internet industry)
July 2006 — June 2009 (3 years )
Chairman, organizer, master of ceremonies and primarily responsible for the success of one of MIT's leading alumni events in the Boston area. The BSS occurs six times during the academic year and is a dinner event followed by a presentation from one of MIT's leading faculty on their latest research and findings.
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Director, eBusiness
Monster
(Public Company; MWW; Internet industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
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President
Survol Interactive Technologies, Inc.
(Internet industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year )
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Vice President/Associate Director
Digitas, Inc.
(Internet industry)
2004 — 2004 (less than a year)
David Provost’s Education
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
SM , Management of Technology , 2003 — 2004
The Management of Technology Program was a one-year Master's degree program designed specifically for mid-career technology professionals.
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Boston University
MBA , Strategy , 1989 — 1990
Additionally, awarded Certificate, Management Development Program in Japan.
- Activities and Societies:
- Inducted into Phi Beta Delta honor society for international scholars.
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Boston University
BS , Business Administration , September 1978 — May 1983
Additional Information
David Provost’s Websites:
David Provost’s Groups:
- Member, MIT Tech Day Committee
- Member, MIT Community Catalyst Program
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Sloan Fellows -
MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni -
MIT Sloan School of Management Alumni
David Provost’s Honors:
Inducted into Phi Beta Delta honor society for International Scholars.
David Provost’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
