Hi, I'm David Brooks - Cal Poly Career Connections - Alumni Counselor at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
I thrive at the intersection of human talent and technological scale. My passion lies in architecting partnerships that solve complex business problems, and I truly excel in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed global strategic partnerships and agency sales at Google for over a decade to drive massive market impact.
Currently provides expert advisory services to startups while counseling students on their professional career trajectories.
Can help organizations design high-growth operational models and navigate complex, high-stakes B2B partnership negotiations.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Scaling
Established early sales and operations excellence within the advertising and media sectors.
✦ Operational Excellence
✦ Sales Foundation
Strategic Expansion
Led high-impact partnership divisions at major tech firms, managing global alliances and complex agency relationships.
✦ Strategic Partnerships
✦ Global Scaling
Advisory & Mentorship
Transitioned to an advisory capacity, leveraging decades of executive experience to guide startups and mentor emerging professionals.
✦ Executive Advisory
✦ Talent Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Alliance Architect
Engineering complex, high-value commercial partnerships globally
✦ Identifies and capitalizes on cross-functional growth opportunities.
✦ Negotiates high-stakes agreements that align disparate stakeholder interests.
✦ Designs scalable frameworks for sustainable long-term commercial success.
Operational Performance Coach
Driving organizational excellence through data-driven team management
✦ Implements AI-driven tools to enhance team productivity and KPIs.
✦ Optimizes internal workflows to maximize revenue potential.
✦ Mentors cross-functional teams to reach peak operational efficiency.
Ecosystem Navigator
Driving market impact within the media and technology landscape
✦ Fosters robust relationships across complex global business structures.
✦ Translates technical insights into actionable market-facing strategies.
✦ Champions collaborative cultures to accelerate product adoption.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new avenues to apply AI-driven insights to emerging startup challenges.
✦ Seeking collaborative communities to share best practices in modern sales leadership.
✦ Connecting with innovators to uncover unique investment and advisory opportunities.
I can help with
✦ Providing expert guidance on navigating complex commercial partnerships and global sales strategy.
✦ Offering actionable advice on building, managing, and scaling high-performing organizational teams.
✦ Sharing insights on how to leverage AI tools for optimizing revenue forecasting and operations.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with industry peers to discuss the future of corporate and agency alliances.
✦ Seeking new perspectives on innovative ways to drive professional development for students.
✦ Identifying unique startup projects that require seasoned strategic and operational oversight.