Hi, I'm Dave Rolefson - Advisor | Former COO & Google Veteran
I'm driven by translating strategic vision into tangible results, thriving in complex, global environments where I can influence decisions and build collaborative relationships across all levels. My passion lies in navigating evolving business landscapes and driving significant change.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked at Google for over a decade in multiple Director roles across Finance and Executive Compensation.
Currently advises Yuga Labs, leveraging extensive experience in strategic business leadership.
Can help others by providing strategic financial planning and operational efficiency insights.
🚀 Career trajectory
Google Foundations
Developed expertise in finance and compensation strategy through progressive roles at Google.
✦ Finance Director
✦ Compensation Strategy
✦ Global Operations
Strategic Partnership Leader
Focused on global business finance and strategic alliances, influencing growth through key collaborations.
✦ Partnership Strategy
✦ Business Development
✦ Global Finance
Transformative Advisor
Currently applying extensive operational and strategic experience to advise emerging ventures.
✦ Advisory Roles
✦ Venture Support
✦ Change Management
💪🏻 Superpowers
Master of Scale and Transformation
Driving impact through operational and financial strategy at Google.
✦ Led executive and equity compensation strategies globally.
✦ Managed global business finance for strategic partnerships.
✦ Orchestrated change management across multiple functions.
Relationship Architect
Building bridges across all levels for collaborative success.
✦ Consistently foster strong internal and external relationships.
✦ Influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
✦ Expert in stakeholder management and consensus building.
Financial Acumen for Growth
Translating financial data into actionable business insights.
✦ Expertise in financial planning and cost reduction.
✦ Drove business development through strategic partnerships.
✦ Analyzed market trends for competitive advantage.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new ventures and innovative business models.
✦ Connecting with leaders in emerging technology sectors.
✦ Identifying opportunities for strategic advising and mentorship.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic financial planning and operational efficiency insights.
✦ Provide guidance on scaling teams and managing change effectively.
✦ Share expertise in building and managing high-impact partnerships.
I would love your help on
✦ Discovering early-stage companies with high growth potential.
✦ Finding collaborators for complex strategic initiatives.
✦ Gaining insights into disruptive market trends.