Hi, I'm David Robles - Advisor and Non Executive Director at Independent / Portfolio
I thrive on building and scaling technology businesses, from founding a startup to driving global platforms at Google. My passion lies in navigating the complexities of AI and frontier tech to create category leaders. I excel in environments where innovation meets strategic execution.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Scaled global platforms at Google, leading innovation for billions in Search and Gemini.
Currently advises Boards and VCs on AI disruption and scale-up strategy.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance on AI and scaling disruptive tech businesses.
🚀 Career trajectory
Entrepreneurial Foundation
Founded and successfully exited a B2B tech company, gaining firsthand experience in building a business from the ground up.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Startup Exit
Google Global Platforms Leader
Spent 19 years scaling global platforms at Google, focusing on Search and Gemini, leading product and partnership initiatives.
✦ Product Management
✦ Strategic Partnerships
Independent Advisor & Board Member
Currently advising Boards and PE/VCs, and serving on the boards of frontier tech scale-ups, focusing on AI and disruptive innovation.
✦ Board Member
✦ Advisor
✦ AI Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Category-Defining Product Visionary
Spearheading innovation from concept to billions of users.
✦ Built and scaled products within Google's Search and Gemini ecosystems.
✦ Incubated and grew a B2B SaaS unit into a significant revenue engine.
✦ Defined market categories through deep product-market fit.
Strategic Growth Architect
Driving scale-up success for B2B SaaS and marketplaces.
✦ Expert in scaling businesses from concept to category leadership.
✦ Advises PE/VCs and Boards on strategic pivots and growth.
✦ Proven track record in P&L management and commercial scaling.
Frontier Tech Board Leader
Guiding disruptive scale-ups in emerging technology sectors.
✦ Serves on boards of companies in Virtual Reality and Neuroscience.
✦ Advises on AI disruption and navigating market shifts.
✦ Leverages deep tech experience for strategic board contributions.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with visionary founders and fellow board members
✦ Exploring opportunities in scale-ups.
✦ Seeking strategic discussions on market disruption and future growth engines.
I can help with
✦ Scaling B2B and SaaS and marketplace businesses.
✦ Go-to-market strategy and execution: Sales, Partnerships and ecosystem development
✦ Product Market Fit & Strategic positioning
✦ Negotiations and negotiations strategy
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging AI applications and their market potential.
✦ Introductions to innovative startups in deep tech and frontier sectors.
✦ Partnerships for scaling nascent technologies into market leaders.