Hi, I'm David Stiehr - Serial Entrepreneur, social and business impact, investor/board member
I thrive on building and scaling innovative ventures, especially those with a strong mission. My passion lies in translating complex ideas into executable business plans, driving impactful outcomes from concept to successful exit. I excel in dynamic environments where I can lead and create significant change.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded eight startups, achieving six successful exits with companies acquired by Google and Boston Scientific.
Serves as a Founding Partner, guiding new ventures and leveraging extensive experience in operations, GTM, and scaling.
Can provide strategic operational guidance and share lessons learned from multiple successful startup exits.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Ventures & Startup Foundation
Co-founded initial startups, gaining hands-on experience in company building and operational leadership.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Start-ups
✦ COO
Scaling & Exit Expertise
Guided multiple companies through growth phases, securing successful exits via IPOs and acquisitions.
✦ Mergers & Acquisitions
✦ IPO
✦ Commercialization
Mission-Driven Leadership
Leveraged operational and strategic skills in impactful roles, including non-profit leadership and board service.
✦ Non-profits
✦ Social Impact
✦ Board Member
Strategic Advisory & Investment
Currently a Founding Partner, focusing on guiding new ventures and serving on boards.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Start-up Ecosystem
✦ Founding Partner
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Lifecycle Navigator
Expert in taking ideas from concept to successful exit
✦ Co-founded eight startups, six with successful IPOs or acquisitions.
✦ Managed full spectrum of operations: GTM, PMF, HR, finance, and BD.
✦ Proven ability to execute business plans and drive intentional pivots.
Cross-Functional Operations Maestro
Deep understanding of all departments driving company success
✦ Oversaw engineering, marketing, sales, legal, and finance departments.
✦ Ensures seamless integration and contribution of each function.
✦ Built repeatable, scalable processes for organizational efficiency.
Impact-Driven Innovator
Passion for leveraging business for global good
✦ Led marketing for micro-finance non-profit, impacting millions.
✦ Thrives in mission-driven organizations facing complex challenges.
✦ Committed to creating tangible, world-changing results.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative startups with strong social or business impact.
✦ Connecting with seasoned entrepreneurs and investors to share insights.
✦ Exploring opportunities to mentor and guide emerging companies.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic operational guidance to early-stage companies.
✦ Share lessons learned from multiple successful startup exits.
✦ Offer mentorship on building scalable processes and teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying next-generation technologies for investment.
✦ Connecting with potential co-founders for new ventures.
✦ Finding opportunities to drive significant global impact.