Hi, I'm Dave Franklin - Fractional CTO at POP - People Owned Power | B Corp Certified
I thrive on transforming businesses through technology and AI, with a deep passion for Climate Tech. My expertise spans leading diverse teams and driving innovation, particularly in sustainable energy and transportation solutions. I'm excited by complex challenges and collaborative growth opportunities.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led professional services and premium offerings, driving transformation at Google.
Specializes in Climate Tech advisory and fractional executive roles.
Can help climate tech ventures by providing strategic leadership and AI implementation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Tech Foundation
Began career in technology, building foundational expertise.
✦ Technology
✦ Early Career
Leadership at Google
Progressed to Director roles in Professional Services and Premium Services EMEA, driving significant growth and transformation.
✦ Leadership
✦ Services
✦ EMEA
Climate Tech & Advisory
Currently focused on advisory and fractional executive roles in Climate Tech, alongside educational initiatives.
✦ Climate Tech
✦ Fractional Executive
✦ Advisory
✦ Education
💪🏻 Superpowers
Climate Tech Catalyst
Driving innovation in sustainability through technology
✦ Advise startups and enterprises in energy, transport, and farming sectors.
✦ Focus on integrating tech, sales, and marketing for climate solutions.
✦ Leverage AI for business transformation in environmental initiatives.
AI & Tech Transformation Leader
Guiding digital evolution across industries
✦ Led diverse teams in transforming businesses with technology and AI.
✦ Extensive experience in large and small organizational contexts.
✦ Proven track record in international tech leadership roles.
Educational Impact Advocate
Empowering futures through learning and governance
✦ Serve on university advisory boards, shaping academic and industry links.
✦ Act as a school governor and finance chair for educational institutions.
✦ Tutor underprivileged children, fostering educational equity.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring collaborations with innovative climate tech ventures.
✦ Seeking to advise on strategic growth for sustainable technology companies.
✦ Connecting with leaders focused on AI-driven environmental solutions.
I can help with
✦ Provide fractional executive leadership for climate tech startups.
✦ Offer strategic advisory services to companies in energy and transportation.
✦ Guide business transformation through AI and technology implementation.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging AI applications for carbon capture.
✦ Connections to impact investors in the climate solutions space.
✦ Partnerships with organizations focused on sustainable agriculture technology.