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Dave has been in the software/Internet industry since 1985. Before joining Altus Alliance, Dave spent twelve years at Microsoft in various senior marketing and general management roles, including his role as MSN's Managing Director for Industry Marketing & Relations where he gained an intimate understanding of the best practices for Interactive Marketing. With some customer segments (e.g., Teens, 18-34 males, Business Decision Makers) spending more of their media time with the Internet than any other medium, it is critical for world-class marketers to adjust their plans of the past to reflect the sea change.

Dave played leadership roles in launching several new businesses within Microsoft including Microsoft's entry into the enterprise server business which is now a $8 billion dollar business. This included co-leading Microsoft's first vertical marketing efforts where he grew the Healthcare vertical market from virtually no presence to a market leading position. The healthcare business now represents over $500M in revenue for Microsoft. Later, he was integral in Microsoft's entry into consumer Internet sites that achieved both critical and business success. Prior to joining Microsoft, Dave was a senior consultant with Accenture consulting to finance, telecommunications and healthcare companies. Dave has also been a successful investor and advisor to several early-stage companies.

Dave has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington with a finance concentration and minor in Mathematics. He is a graduate of Harvard's & Northwestern's Business executive and continuation programs. He has also been a partner with Social Venture Partners, Vice Chair for the leading United Way in the country (United Way of King County) and strategic advisor to Climate Solutions (a non-partisan economic development non-profit).