David Shantz

David Shantz

I've had a role in the earliest stages of over 20 successful new ventures. I am the marketing guy in a new venture or initiative, design, UI/UX and iterative development. Strong tech side.

Website: www.wildoutwest.com
San Rafael, California, United States
Member since January 28, 2010
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We are marketing, branding and design experts specializing in launching new ideas. Our development work is focussed on proof-of-concept apps and sites that demonstrate demand and quantify cost of customer acquisition. Quote_down
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Companies I've founded or co-founded:
CoAlign, Bulldog, GiveSurance, 48Factor, FatRedCouch, Navio
Companies I work or worked for:
Safeway, FirstData, JDS Uniphase, OCLI
If you're an entrepreneur or corporate innovator, why?

Building and creating something new is much more interesting than following the established path.

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I have experience at working with teams through the uniquely iterative type of marketing required for launching new ideas. I have experience in leading tech-driven, user defined initiatives for early stage new ventures and in bringing a collaborative start-up ethos to enterprise cleints.

I bring a rich understanding and practical experience with the key marketing functions for launching new products and companies: Naming, trademarks, brand, interfaces, user experience and all aspects of marketing for gaining traction in new markets. Directly responsible for UI/UX for site and application development, video and infographic production as well as all aspects of direct and digital marketing.