Hi, I'm David Samuelson - Founder at Stealth Mode Startup
I am obsessed with making computers do interesting things. Having evolved from a seasoned Technical Lead at Google to a founder, I thrive in the chaos of building high-impact products from day zero.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Spent over seven years at Google contributing to technical leadership and complex software development.
Currently leading a new venture in stealth mode to tackle unsolved technical challenges.
Can help others by providing expert technical architectural feedback and mentorship for transition.
🚀 Career trajectory
Core Technical Foundation
Spent early career focused on mastering software engineering fundamentals and delivery at Google.
✦ Senior Engineer
Technical Leadership Growth
Transitioned into Technical Lead roles, taking ownership of project direction and team execution.
✦ Technical Lead
✦ Scalability
Founder Transition
Currently leveraging deep engineering experience to launch a new stealth startup venture.
✦ Founder
✦ Stealth Mode
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architectural Mastery
Designing robust, scalable systems that push technical boundaries.
✦ Built mission-critical infrastructure at massive scale.
✦ Synthesized technical requirements into high-performance software architectures.
✦ Refined complex codebases for long-term maintainability.
Technical Leadership
Guiding high-output teams through technical ambiguity.
✦ Led cross-functional engineering teams to deliver major project milestones.
✦ Mentored junior engineers to elevate collective team performance.
✦ Aligned engineering roadmaps with overarching business objectives.
Founder Mentality
Navigating the uncertainty of early-stage venture creation.
✦ Identified core market gaps ripe for innovative disruption.
✦ Rapidly prototyped early-stage products in stealth environments.
✦ Managed the shift from individual contributor to strategic decision-maker.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships with fellow technical founders.
✦ Seeking insights on early-stage go-to-market strategies.
✦ Connecting with peers to discuss emerging technology trends.
I can help with
✦ Providing guidance on transitioning from big tech to startup life.
✦ Reviewing software architecture for scalability and performance.
✦ Advising on building high-output, collaborative engineering cultures.
I would love your help on
✦ Gaining perspective on effective fundraising strategies for early-stage teams.
✦ Finding co-founder networking opportunities within the technical ecosystem.
✦ Learning best practices for bootstrapping product discovery processes.