David Adams
Education
University of Chicago
A.B., Political Science -Work Experience
Gotion Inc.
Current
Gotion Inc.
Flikforge
Current
Flikforge
Gartner
2018-10-01 - 2022-12-01
Gartner
EverSport Media, Inc. (sold to Pluto.tv)
2015-05-01 - 2017-07-01
EverSport Media, Inc. (sold to Pluto.tv)
InterDigital, Inc.
2014-03-01 - 2014-10-01
InterDigital, Inc.
Accedo.tv
2011-10-01 - 2014-01-01
Accedo.tv
AdRise, Inc
2011-10-01 - 2013-12-01
AdRise, Inc
Thuuz Sports
2011-07-01 - 2013-12-01
Thuuz Sports
mgMEDIA
2011-03-01 - 2011-07-01
mgMEDIA
TDK InvenSense
2010-10-01 - 2011-03-01
TDK InvenSense
Skills
Summary
Strong financial and operational executive with venture capital, digital media and technology background. Broad experience in strategy, finance, business development, corporate development, product management, strategic partnerships, and customer acquisition. Thirty years working with technology startups as either investor, founder, advisor, or senior exec. Identifying and financing new market opportunities, startup leadership, developing innovative technology, new business models, and market entry strategies. Twenty years of working in digital media, with a strong background in OTT distribution and monetization, platforms, and video technologies. Global coverage and extensive international experience across Europe and Asia, driving international expansion and go to market strategies through organic growth, negotiating strategic partnerships, and M&A. Throughout career, raised $90M in venture capital, made 18 investments, 2 IPOs and 20+ M&A events, and achieved personal investment of IRR of 568%. Built 3 successful companies and involved in 15 successful venture-backed startups and growth businesses generating $2.5B for investors. Impressive Highlights: • As CFO, raised $6.5M in venture capital investment for EverSport, positioned company for growth, and led to a successful acquisition. • Senior Executive (3rd hire in NA) at Accedo driving North American business unit's revenues from $500K to over $7M in 2 years. • Founder of Rallypoint Systems; commercialized product, raised $2m in seed capital, signed distribution partnerships across NA with Best Buy, Sharp, Yahoo, InComm, and Samsung; led company to successful acquisition.
