David Nelems Email & Phone Number

Bluffton,

This is the fun job. This is the job that allows me to meet all types of people who have all types of business ideas. It can be a startup idea on the back of a napkin or a company that has proven their business model and needs help scaling the organization. They may need help in one specific area or in many. Industries from high tech, electronics, to aviation or automotive, from pets to retail plays. It's all happening. It keeps it fresh, it keeps it moving, it keeps it fun. I'm working from a state of the art facility and surrounded by a fantastic DRCI staff and a super-smart group of mentors who are committed to what we are doing. This organization is further supported by a Mayor, Town Council and Town staff that are progressive in their outlook on how to provide the best possible services to the folks that are lucky enough to call Bluffton their home. Right here in the heart of the Lowcountry.Yea, this is the fun job and I've been asked back to do it again.Pretty cool...

Bluffton, Sc

The Elongator is a patented tailgate with an integrated, folding extension that replaces your factory tailgate. A revolutionary, one of a kind product that breaks new ground in the truck accessory space.Involved in virtually every aspect of this start-up. Run the day to day operations in every regard. Helped take the founders idea from prototype to final product to product launch. The product won the SEMA “Best New Product“ Award• Key member in taking product from final design to launch• Liaison between company and all suppliers, dealers and customers• Created, implemented and executed go to market plan• Managed the supply chain of domestic and foreign suppliers

Bluffton Sc

The most successful business incubator in the Clemson University technology innovation program.The Don Ryan Center as the economic development organization for the Town of Bluffton, South Carolina focuses on creating a vibrant entrepreneurial business climate within the region through economic development emphasizing organic, sustainable growth. Our goal is to enhance the economic vitality, diversity, and dynamism of the region.We foster and promote economic development in six general areas:Business IncubationCo-working offerings (The HUB)Education & OutreachBusiness Attraction, Expansion & RetentionWorkforce DevelopmentBusiness Startup/Concierge Services

Bluffton, Sc

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation is a public-private partnership between the Clemson Institute for Economic and Community Development, Care Core National and the Town of Bluffton. The Center’s mission is to advance regional economic development by offering a technology incubator program that provides the resources entrepreneurs, inventors and small business people need to assist them in their quest for success.

Norcross Ga

Yes, I went back. There was too much cool stuff to do with qualitative research technology instead of doing my last job flying corporate jets all day!ActiveGroup had a great team of bright, talented and motivated individuals around the world and we had some ideas that would have changed the Marketing Research industry. Just like we did with video streaming many years ago. We knew what was next...

Greater Atlanta Area

Flew corporate jets for the charter division of Delta Airlines.

Norcross, Ga

First company to video stream traditional focus groups over the internet. We had a long history of innovation as we literally defined the video streaming segment of the marketing research industry. We were also the first to offer note taking that linked the notes to the video, first to allow chat access to clients during the event, first to allow on-demand access, first to offer dual audio transmission, and the first to offer transcripts as soon as the group ended.

Norcross, Ga

Responsible for all aspects of corporate IT and A/V and telephony networks and copiers from inception through multiple generational upgrades. This involved all hardware from the servers, to the desktops that individual users worked on. Responsible for all purchase decisions and evaluations, installations and ongoing maintenance. Company grew to a 50+ user base.

Bis, Human Relations And Aviation Management

Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Chi Phi Fraternity

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