Hi, I'm Dave

In a previous life I made waves as a high-performing swimmer both at Stanford (BioMechanical Engineering class of 2015) and professionally, becoming a 22-time All-American, 3-time national champion, American record holder, and Olympic team alternate. Now, I channel the focus, discipline and leadership from my swimming days into building and growing startups, having played a role at Uber, Samsara, Voyage Auto, ixlayer (General Catalyst backed), and AcuityMD (Benchmark backed).

At my core, I'm someone who is always learning. I don't profess to have all the answers. In fact, I'm navigating this journey with a sense of exploration, often unsure of the destination but committed to making the most of the voyage. My path is not about reaching a final point of understanding but about the continuous quest for knowledge and self-discovery.

Numerous individuals have achieved remarkable success beyond the realm of athletics, and I am eager to understand their journeys. My objective is to assemble these accomplished individuals, who have leveraged principles and values learned in sport to shepherd their success, and provide them with a platform to share their insights with others. I plan to embark on this endeavor by podcast interviews, aiming to extract actionable insights from their experiences. These insights will then be compiled into blog posts and a newsletter, ensuring easy access for all. Ultimately, I hope this will lay the groundwork for launching a 'for athletes, by athletes' platform dedicated to coaching and mentorship.

I would love for you to follow along!