Hi, I'm David Peller - Industry Advisory Board at Thayer Ventures
I thrive at the intersection of hospitality and technology, driven by the challenge of scaling global businesses. I love collaborating with bold teams to navigate complex growth and innovation hurdles.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Scaled the global travel and hospitality practice at Amazon Web Services into a multi-billion dollar business unit.
Serves as a strategic board member and investor across a diverse portfolio of hospitality technology ventures.
Provides high-level expertise on global digital transformation, cloud adoption, and scaling international teams.
🚀 Career trajectory
Legal Foundation to Tech Leadership
Began career as a solicitor, transitioning into technology and global business roles.
✦ Law
✦ Corporate
Global Expansion at Tech Giants
Held key leadership positions at Google (via ITA Software acquisition) and Booking.com, driving international growth.
✦ Booking.com
✦ International
Scaling Cloud for Travel & Hospitality
Built and scaled the global Travel & Hospitality practice at Amazon Web Services into a major business.
✦ AWS
✦ Cloud
✦ Travel Tech
Executive Leadership & Advisory
Currently serving on boards and advisory roles, focusing on venture capital and industry disruption.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Board Advisor
✦ Startups
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Business Scaling Architect
Proven ability to build and scale multi-billion dollar global practices.
✦ Led worldwide travel and hospitality practice at AWS, growing it significantly.
✦ Expert in global business development, sales, and marketing strategies.
✦ Skilled in M&A, corporate development, and business integration.
Digital Transformation Navigator
Expert in leveraging technology for business innovation and growth.
✦ Deep understanding of cloud computing and digital transformation.
✦ Drove innovation through technology at leading tech and travel companies.
✦ Experience integrating acquired companies and technologies.
International Team Builder
Passionate about fostering global teams and inclusive cultures.
✦ Built and led diverse global teams across multiple continents.
✦ Experience in establishing company culture and diversity initiatives.
✦ Skilled in international business development and strategic partnerships.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with forward-thinking leaders in travel, tech, and venture capital.
✦ Exploring opportunities to advise and invest in disruptive startups.
✦ Seeking to share insights on scaling global businesses and digital transformation.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic guidance on scaling travel and hospitality businesses globally.
✦ Provide expertise on digital transformation and cloud adoption strategies.
✦ Share insights on building and leading high-performing international teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging trends in travel technology and consumer behavior.
✦ Introductions to innovative startups in the travel and hospitality space.
✦ Connections with venture capital firms focused on technology investments.