Daud Power

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Global Technology Innovation Leader ➽ Driving disruption in B2B2C lead generation and consumer engagement @ SavvyCard
Saint Petersburg, FL, US
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St Petersburg, Florida, United States, United States
About Daud Power

I help product-based B2B, B2C, & B2B2C companies transform and thrive. As an entrepreneurially minded business leader, I have both built and propelled high-tech startups, resulting in profitability, increased revenue, elevated shareholder ROI, and lucrative exit strategies.Currently, I spearhead operations, business development, and R&D for SavvyCard®, a lead-development technology startup enabling businesses to quickly aggregate valuable tools and content for their users, and easily share them through their existing networks and social media platforms. I was granted a U.S. patent (No.9265344) for the SavvyCard technology.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:►Global Business Development►Strategic Planning/Partnerships►Media/Content Delivery►Mobile (Social) CommunitiesKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:►Established and nurtured strategic partnerships & contracts with organizations including MICROSOFT, IBM, INTEL, LOGITECH, BT, ORANGE, O2, VODAFONE, BT, and other multinational corporations.►Cofounded and enabled the lucrative sale of Vivo Software to RealNetworks by building strategic alliances and developing new business, generating $250K in monthly revenue to become the #1 leader in streaming video.►Facilitated the acquisition of Sytron, a $4M startup, by publicly traded Rexon, Inc. for $13M by elevating sales and strategic partnerships. LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS: Strategic Growth & Sales Planning | Global Expansion & Operations | BOD & Investor Relations | Business Development | Partnerships | Mergers & Acquisitions | Product Strategy & Go-To-Market | Systems & Solutions Integration | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Deal Structuring & Negotiation | Planning & Forecasting | P&L and Budget ManagementI have a passion for expanding business internationally and maintain citizenships in Ireland, UK, and the USA.

Daud Power's Current Company Details
SavvyCard

Savvycard

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Global Technology Innovation Leader ➽ Driving disruption in B2B2C lead generation and consumer engagement
Saint Petersburg, FL, US
Website:
savvycard.com
Employees:
17
Daud Power Work Experience Details
  • Savvycard
    Global Technology Innovation Leader ➽ Driving Disruption In B2B2C Lead Generation And Consumer Engagement
    Savvycard
    Saint Petersburg, Fl, Us
  • Savvycard
    Vp, Research & Development And Client Services | Cofounder
    Savvycard 2010 - Present
    St. Petersburg, Fl, Us
    Spearhead product development & growth strategy as a member of executive leadership team for a progressive web application (PWA) SaaS startup disrupting B2B2C lead generation and consumer engagement. Developer of web apps that provide rich e-business cards with simple “push-button” tools and CRM integration. Educate partners, clients, and end users on the advantages of PWAs over native apps. Conceptualize & open business opportunities.■ Reshaped growth strategy by focusing on the residential real estate market, gaining entry into a space worth $2.2T in overall market value potential through mass deployments of 100K+ active property/realtor PWAs. ■ Cemented key partnership and reseller agreement with CORELOGIC (NYSE:CLGX), enabling no-cost access to MLS data feeds and allowing CoreLogic to resell product to its MLS and brokerage customers.■ Championed the transition of cloud infrastructure to AWS, doubling user base while limiting impact to cost.■ Galvanized value proposition and bolstered innovation by converting business model from web apps to progressive web apps (PWAs).■ Increased productivity and output while maintaining a lean organization.■ Secured 66% faster MLS deployment time (from 12 to 4 weeks) by implementing enterprise tools for email, SMS, and support (SendGrid, Twilio, Zendesk); utilizing webinars and chat for training/support; and transitioning to PEO for benefits and HR.■ Launched a new revenue stream for “automated” Facebook (lead) ads. ■ Grew team from 4 to 17 global employees and contractors. ■ Granted a U.S. patent (No.9265344) for the SavvyCard technology, a system and method for adaptive electronic distribution of information.
  • Respond Mobile
    Vp, Business Development & Operations
    Respond Mobile 2008 - 2010
    One of the early members of an innovative full-service technology startup and subscription-based content platform serving the entertainment industry. Developed apps that enabled companies to launch mobile TV services and create content-based communities. Oversaw strategic partnerships and established new business operations. Collaborated with cable and satellite channels to deliver their content onto a WAP portal and streaming platform.■ Built and cemented relationships with mobile carriers. Navigated complex matrixed organizations, secured multi-level approvals, and negotiated agreements that enabled clients to launch custom on-portal branded services on VODAFONE, O2, and ORANGE in the UK.■ Elevated service performance and reliability by negotiating a new platform technology partnership.■ Built and led a team of developers and A/V professionals.
  • Dp Consulting
    Principal
    Dp Consulting 2006 - Apr 2008
    Entrepreneurial consulting practice offering strategic advisory in the areas of business and technology strategy. As an independent executive consultant, identified and actualized business opportunities, designed strategic solutions for clients, oversaw execution and delivery, and built and nurtured relationships. Clients included:■ CHESTERMAN CAPITAL LTD – Analyzed business plans for new ventures, advised on funding strategies, and performed technology due diligence.■ INTERACTION NETWORKS – Provided expert guidance on licensing and sales efforts for IN’s software assets.■ KEITAI CULTURE / STARSIGHT – Led specification and supplier selection for a new security product. Brokered and choreographed introduction to a major Turkish consultancy for a large municipal communications project.■ PWR – Advised electronic manufacturing services company on securing bank financing for a buyout bid.
  • Keitai Culture
    Principal | Partner
    Keitai Culture 2003 - 2005
    Built a consulting firm specializing in mobile/wireless technology and business strategy and implementation. Led business development, advised clients, designed solutions and strategies such as premium text and streaming services, and led execution and deployment for major telecommunications, print, and broadcast media clients.■ Forged best-in-class partnership relationships to supply a full range of mobile services via premium text to leading media and content owners such as EMAP, MTV, and ZONEMEDIA.■ Supported the refinement and launch of Respond Mobile Ltd, a full-service agency helping content providers create and deliver innovative mobile TV and video streaming services to consumers.■ Co-developed StarSight, an award-winning solar, carbon-positive street lighting and mesh WiFi utility.
  • Interaction Networks
    Vp, Business Development – Europe
    Interaction Networks 2002 - 2003
    Led business development in the European Union for a global startup offering a mobile community platform and apps to facilitate social interaction, including InPlaces and Let’s Meet (MMS and group texting for mobile devices).■ Negotiated partnership with BT Wholesale and launched trial to their mobile network provider clients.
  • Novavox Ag
    Vp, Business Development
    Novavox Ag 2000 - 2001
    Drove growth and expansion for a Swiss company whose range of Smartphone™ products (telephony software platform and UM applications) were resold by major European PBX manufacturers such as BOSCH and ASCOM. Product R&D based in St. Petersburg, Russia.■ Built strategic partnerships with INTEL, 3COM, and ARTISOFT.■ Secured $2M in additional funding by leading capital fundraising efforts.
  • Adero
    Vp, Business Development – Europe
    Adero 1999 - 2000
    6th employee hired at a VC-backed startup providing accelerated content distribution services delivered through a global server network. Oversaw global business expansion, starting in Europe. Identified and pursued viable prospects in streaming content production, e-commerce, and global content providers.■ Cultivated strong partnerships with INKTOMI and REUTERS which drove their participation—along with MICROSOFT, INTEL, and others—in Adero’s $72M 3rd-round financing.■ Built content reseller partnerships with telecom carriers and Tier 1 and 2 ISPs such as BT, CABLE & WIRELESS, COLT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, EQUANIT/SITA, GTS, ICO, and PLANET ONLINE.■ Helped establish Content Bridge Alliance membership, an initiative to provide a more targeted, timely, and complete delivery of web content. Founding members included INKTOMI, REUTERS, AOL, and INTEL.
  • Realnetworks
    Director, Strategic Alliances | Cofounder
    Realnetworks 1993 - 1998
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Cofounded VIVO SOFTWARE, a pioneering internet streaming media startup known for VivoActive. Vivo Software was acquired by RealNetworks in 1998. Oversaw business development for the VC-funded company to support the sale of VivoActive, a suite of authoring tools that enabled web developers to create streaming audio and video digital media. Developed and implemented an innovative strategic plan to enable streaming video-on-demand (VOD) over modem vs. standard HTTP web servers.■ Generated $250K+ in monthly revenue and became the #1 streaming video leader within 6 months.■ Acquired key customers including ASSOCIATED PRESS, ABC, BBC, CNET, CNN, HBO, PBS/WGBH, and FINE LINE FEATURES / NEW LINE CINEMA.■ Built strategic alliances with ADOBE, INTEL, MICROSOFT, and REALNETWORKS to define the 1st public version of advanced streaming. Became the 1st company to offer an ASF tool for Apple’s PowerMac.■ Negotiated OEM partnerships and licensing agreements with IBM, and LOGITECH for Vivo320 and Vivo324—the 1st software product to meet the new video conferencing standard.■ Secured multiple accolades for the company, including PC Magazine’s “Editor’s Choice” for streaming video (1997) and top 3 personal videoconferencing companies (1995). Vivo320 won Data Communications Magazine’s “Hot Product of the Year” (1994) and ITCA’s “Best Overall Product” (1995).■ Enabled acquisition by RealNetworks by cementing the brand globally; securing 5K producer software installations and& 17M viewer software downloads; and licensing audio/video codecs to MICROSOFT for distribution with Windows Media Player.
  • Rexon, Inc. (Sytron)
    Vp, Product Planning & Marketing
    Rexon, Inc. (Sytron) 1987 - 1992
    Drove product planning & marketing for Sytron, a $4M startup providing data backup software to the OEM market, for its 2 software products, SyTos and SyTos Plus. Built and managed a team of 20 engineering, technical, and sales professionals. ■ Established strategic partnerships with COMPAQ, IBM, MICROSOFT, and NOVELL. Negotiated a paid LAN Manager bundle licensing deal with Microsoft.■ Drove 20% increase in sales for 2 consecutive years by expanding the PC OEM customer base.■ Initiated and led joint development projects with COMPAQ K.K. and IBM JAPAN for localized software.■ Developed and launched SyTos Plus, the premium file backup utility for Windows and OS/2.■ Built, managed, and mentored a team of 40 diverse, globally dispersed professionals.■ Supported $11.8M acquisition by Rexon, Inc. (subsequently sold to Arcada, Seagate, and Veritas).

Daud Power Education Details

  • Havering Technical College
    Havering Technical College
    Engineering
  • Thurrock Technical College
    Thurrock Technical College
    Computer Programming

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Daud Power works for Savvycard

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Daud Power's current role is Global Technology Innovation Leader ➽ Driving disruption in B2B2C lead generation and consumer engagement.

What schools did Daud Power attend?

Daud Power attended Havering Technical College, Thurrock Technical College.

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Daud Power's colleagues are Dave Stuckslager, Phillip Meeks, Katherine Ruggles, Bruce Lagerquist, Christopher Stearns.

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