* The best networked Irishman in Silicon Valley (32K in Outlook; 19K LinkedIn, 4K Twitter)
* Managing Director, Head of US, FirstCapital - a leading boutique investment bank.
* Strategic board level consulting to USA tech companies expanding to Europe/EMEA, Asia, LATAM and tech companies entering and expanding into the US/Canada
* VP Global Sales for TMF Group - Helping companies expand internationally. Fast.
* Expert in International trade / Export / Import / FDI / ODI
* In-depth and personal understanding of the some of the world's leading technology companies
* Chairman, Board Adviser and Board Member to high growth companies
* Dealmaker – assist international companies secure multimillion dollar contracts
* VC – fundraiser; great VC contacts – financial VC’s, corporate VC's and angels.
* Guest speaker at Stanford, USF, UCD, UL, MBA World Trophy on entrepreneurship, startups, internationalization; government supports; networking
* Recognized as a LinkedIn / social networking expert for driving business impact
* Experience in Telecoms, B2B, enterprise s/w, Web 2.0, wireless, electronics, chip, hardware and financial services
* Specialties: Strategy, board level consulting, internationalization, funding, networking, Entrepreneurship, sales/export development, business plan; sales strategy development, VC/financing, network development, Government Liaison, global innovation
* dynamic global business professional - domestic and international communications, representing public and private sector organizations, start-ups, international business development, relationship management, strategic planning, marketing, inward investment
FirstCapital is an international investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private placement and strategic advisory services to European companies in the technology, media and communications sectors. Our clients include founders and CEOs of innovative high growth businesses, private equity and venture capital investors and M&A teams of corporate acquirers.
Our experienced team of skilled investment bankers has collectively advised on hundreds of transactions on a global basis, worth over $200bn. We combine profound sector insight, an extensive global network of technology buyers and investors and rigorous transaction expertise together with the highest levels of customer service to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
We provide outsourced company secretarial, accounting, payroll and tax compliance services for companies growing internationally.
TMF is a genuinely global management and accounting outsourcing firm, with over 4,000 professionals working from 100 offices in 78 countries around the world. TMF Group is the global expert that understands local needs and regulations so we keep you compliant in very market you want to operate in.
We can provide you with a single point of contact to coordinate the day-to-day management of your international operations, and ensure clear communication across multiple jurisdictions. Global reach, local knowledge: helping you do business seamlessly across borders
We also provide structured finance services, and carries out management/administration of SPVs across all types of securitizations as well as aviation finance (lease-in/ lease-out, etc.), shipping and other asset finance transactions. Globally, TMF Group serves more than 2,000 structured finance entities.
Specialties: Global Corporate Compliance services, Nearsourcing, outsourcing, payroll, Accounting & reporting, company secretarial, structured finance services, licensing & collection, VAT & IPT, domiciliary & management, international incorporations, registrar & shareholder, HR & payroll, private clients, real estate investment, legal & fund administration
Adviser and mentor on Corporate Development for USMAC and Corp Dev adviser to external partners
Founder of TechMatch * Top Tech Startups are matched with the specific needs of selected US Corporations. * US MAC solicits nominations from our network of trade development agencies, accelerators and incubators. * Corporates get to meet top innovators that match what they are looking for in terms of new technologies or talent. * Culminates in an "invite only" ‘Demo’ event in Silicon Valley
Board level adviser on VC fundraising, international growth, market entry strategy, business development
* Tirna Partners is a client focused consultancy firm that works with innovative European companies to drive their North American market strategy, business development, sales and funding activities. We will also support North American based companies to expand into Europe.
* We are an international company, with offices in Toronto, Canada; Silicon Valley, California; Washington, DC, London, UK and Dublin, Ireland.
* Tirna Partners brings a wealth of expertise to address your business challenges and high priority projects. We cover a broad range of industry segments based on in depth industry expertise coupled with an extensive network of industry contacts. http://www.tirnapartners.com/our-team.asp
* Our team has full range of experience in CXO level management, product and market development, corporate introductions and venture funding in the North American marketplace.
* We focus on funded companies with proven traction in Europe looking to gain access to North America for partnerships, sales and VC funding.
* US MAC is the longest established international business accelerator located in Silicon Valley.
* We give International tech companies a fast and successful access to the US Market. US MAC functions both as a “soft landing” and a launching pad for emerging tech companies from overseas.
* We support Governments, development agencies and incubators to guide their tech firms growing internationally
* Like all accelerators, we provide the basics – virtual and physical office space in several locations in the Bay Area.
* We also provide Startup Camps and Startup Workshops to emerging entrepreneurs worldwide.
* In addition, US MAC offers workshops inspired by Steve Blanks & Eric Ries ‘Lean Startup’ methodologies
* Some sample programs http://usmarketaccess.com/go-global-program http://usmarketaccess.com/go-global-program/sales-in-silicon-valley http://usmarketaccess.com/go-global-program/angel-investor-training
* Here is a list of upcoming worldwide events: http://usmarketaccess.com/events/
* Strategic adviser to over 130 Irish companies in the Wireless / Telecoms sectors on expanding in the Americas.
* VC introductions, networking, sales and marketing expertise, Government liaison, managing MNC clients.
* Managing IP licensing relationships with MNC’s.
Enterprise Ireland is the VC and Export/Trade Development arm of the Irish Government that invests in and supports the growth and development of Irish companies. We have 850 employees in 31 offices worldwide and an annual budget of about $500 m.
We invest first-time equity into over 70 Irish based startups every year.
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* Engaging with founders and startups to proactively drive their business start-up and internationalization phases; to deepen and broaden their activities in Ireland and develop and drive implementation of strategic action plans
* Writing clear, concise and persuasive proposals for equity start-up funding.
* Representing EI at trade fairs, press visits, conferences and all public relations activities
Enterprise Ireland is the VC and Export/Trade Development arm of the Irish Government that invests in and supports the growth and development of Irish companies. We have 850 employees in 31 offices worldwide and an annual budget of about $500 m. We invest first-time equity into over 70 Irish based startups every year.
* Established and managed the pan-European market research and communications functions * Managed all internal and external communications, including HR issues * Trained and mentored staff in communications and management * Combined 15 separate internal web sites into one site * Defined and managed all knowledge databases * Recruited and managed a team of specialists and contractors;undertook appraisals, objective setting, salary reviews, performance mentoring and staff development plans * Directed all market research * Key member of the design and assessment team for a new systems platform for Prudential * Project managed national and international management conferences
* Worked at board level with with MNC / Fortune 100 / FTSE 100 clients * Negotiated 120 new operations to set up in Ireland * Represented IDA on An Taoiseach's (Irish Prime Ministers) IFSC Working Group * Worked with companies in financial services, manufacturing, back office, software and call-centres * Developed strategy and policy for government and IDA committees * Marketed and negotiated new projects at Board level * Managed all international and domestic press contacts & briefings - coverage in over international 21 journals, newspapers or broadcast media * Built an extensive contacts base in the public and private sector * Launched and was webmaster for www.insuranceireland.com * Organised, spoke at or chaired 14 national and international conferences * Arranged and represented IDA at trade fairs, press visits, conferences and all public relations activities
* Implemented a real time MIS that cut report time from days to minutes; * Designed marketing programs * Product and service Benchmarking * Organised sales seminars and new product launches * Trained staff in databases, spreadsheets and word processing
Volunteer Experience & Causes
Mentor
Team in Training
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Organizations David supports:
Team in Training
Dispora
Education
Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, University College Dublin
MBS, - Master of Business Studies in Marketing
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Master of Business Studies in Marketing
Activities and Societies: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, International Marketing, Statistics, SPSS, negotiations
Leadership4Growth (L4G), CEO leadership, management, growth, strategy, internationalization, funding, audited only / no grade
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Audited this Executive management development program for CEOs of Irish high growth companies. Run by the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) and taught by senior GSB staff including the Dean of the GSB. Guest lecturers included John Morgridge (Cisco), Geoffrey Moore (Mohr Davidow Ventures, "Crossing the Chasm"), Joel Hyatt (HP, Current TV) and Jim Ellis (Asurion). An amazing experience.
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Coaching, Executive Coaching and mentoring
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Activities and Societies: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Coaching Sept. 2005 – July 2007
Dublin Institute of Technology and Peter Bluckert Coaching UK
Dip.Mngt.Practice, Business Coaching
Peter Bluckert Coaching UK
Dip.Mngt.Practice, Business Coaching, Post Graduate Diploma in Business Coaching, Executive Coaching and mentoring,
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Activities and Societies: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Coaching
Coach Institute of Ireland
Diploma in Executive Coaching, Coaching
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Irish Management Institute
Management Development Programme, Management Development Programme
A preview of what LinkedIn members have to say about David:
Having gone through the technology accelerator with US Market Access recently I can't recommend them enough. Any Irish company looking to access Silicon Valley can localise very quickly with David, Alfredo & the team. Great for product/market validation and connections with top level partners. Silicon Valley - it's Disneyland for entrepreneurs.
David is extremely knowledgeable and connected in the technology sector globally but particularly in the US. His business can open doors that otherwise would be difficult to access as he is so highly respected by all he meets. We asked David to set up meetings with high level executives at some of the world's leading companies and he delivered in a big way. He does what he says, doesn't over promise and is a pleasure to deal with.