Hi, I'm David White - Field CTO Startups at Google
I thrive on architecting and scaling innovative tech solutions for high-growth startups, bridging cutting-edge technology with practical business application. I love connecting with founders to share insights on sustainable growth strategies and discovering emerging technologies.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Advised startups within Google's ecosystem and held COO/CIO roles at PipelineRx.
Currently serves as a Field CTO Startups at Google, focusing on scaling and ecosystem development.
Can help others by guiding startups in building scalable cloud infrastructure and operational frameworks.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational IT Operations
Began career with hands-on IT operations and strategy roles, including Director IT Operations & Strategy at Curative Health, building essential infrastructure knowledge.
✦ IT Operations
✦ Strategy
✦ Infrastructure
Executive Leadership in Growth
Transitioned to executive leadership as COO/CIO at PipelineRx, focusing on scaling operations and strategic IT management during a growth phase.
✦ COO
✦ CIO
✦ Scale-up
✦ Operations Management
Startup Ecosystem Engagement
Currently advising and driving growth for startups within Google, first as Startup Advisor and now as Field CTO Startups, focusing on ecosystem development and scaling.
✦ Startup Advisor
✦ Field CTO
✦ Google for Startups
✦ Scaling
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Ecosystem Navigator
Expertise in fostering growth within the startup landscape.
✦ Guiding early-stage companies through critical growth phases.
✦ Leveraging Google for Startups to connect ventures with resources.
✦ Scaling operations and infrastructure for rapid expansion.
Strategic Technology Architect
Designing and implementing robust IT infrastructures.
✦ Building and scaling IaaS, cloud, and network solutions.
✦ Optimizing IT operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
✦ Implementing automation and security best practices.
Operational Transformation Leader
Driving efficiency and strategic direction in tech organizations.
✦ Leading IT operations and strategic planning as COO/CIO.
✦ Managing complex IT projects and development lifecycles.
✦ Ensuring regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring opportunities to architect and scale innovative technology solutions for high-growth startups.
✦ Connecting with founders and leaders to share insights on sustainable growth strategies.
✦ Discovering emerging technologies and collaboration opportunities within the venture ecosystem.
I can help with
✦ Guiding startups in building scalable cloud infrastructure and operational frameworks.
✦ Providing strategic IT leadership and operational optimization advice.
✦ Connecting ventures with relevant resources and expertise within the tech industry.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying promising early-stage startups with disruptive potential.
✦ Finding co-founders or key technical talent for new ventures.
✦ Gaining insights into novel approaches to AI and machine learning infrastructure.