David Shrier

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Managing Director @ Visionary Future
U.S. Virgin Islands
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London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About David Shrier

**Happy to speak at events and webinars but avoid appearing on panels that lack diversity. Even if this means I have to give up my spot** For speaking opportunities check out www.DavidShrier.comI focus on using technology to solve problems at scale, at the intersection of cognitive computing and analytics. Visionary Future, my venture studio, has a team of over 40 executives who split their time between advisory work (helping $1bn+ and large cap companies build growth) and startups.My 31 investments are divided among cognitive technologies (60%), new financial architectures (30%), and 'planet in peril' (sustainability tech) (10%). See my portfolio @ visionaryfuture.com.My academic work focuses on commercialization of trusted artificial intelligence and on the growing professionalization of digital assets.I helped spin out five AI startups from MIT, teach on technology-enabled innovation (Professor of Practice at Imperial College London) and advise government (US, EU, and UK), independent supervisory bodies, and private companies on disruption and transformational growth.Specialties: Creating new businesses and reorienting stable platforms for scaling. New product & business development. Corporate strategy & innovation. Coaching entrepreneurs and investors to optimum outcomes.Led $10 billion of innovation initiatives in the Fortune 1000, private equity and venture capital including over $600 million of completed principal transactions as either lead investor or management.www.VisionaryFuture.com

David Shrier's Current Company Details
Visionary Future

Visionary Future

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Managing Director
U.S. Virgin Islands
David Shrier Work Experience Details
  • Visionary Future
    Managing Director
    Visionary Future
    U.S. Virgin Islands
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  • Phorum.Ai
    Co-Founder & Ceo
    Phorum.Ai Jan 2024 - Present
    GPTs to accelerate biomanufacturing scale-up, built on MIT science from the Pentelute Lab. Scaling customer motion and therapeutic categories with proprietary real-world chemistry data.
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  • Imperial College London
    Professor Of Practice, Ai & Innovation
    Imperial College London Dec 2020 - Present
    London, Gb
    Co-Director of the Trusted AI Alliance (a multi-university collaborative of 3,000+ AI researchers focused on responsible & trustworthy AI) and Academic Director of the Imperial Centre for Digital Transformation. Faculty lead of the AI Ventures and Fintech Strategy modules
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  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Visiting Scholar
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Jul 2023 - Present
    Cambridge, Ma, Us
    Assisting the GEAR Center to commercialize global engineering. https://news.mit.edu/2024/k-lisa-yang-global-engineering-research-gear-center-0117
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  • Visionary Future Llc
    Founder & Managing Director
    Visionary Future Llc Jul 1999 - Present
    Backed 5 unicorns and counting in our venture studio driving strategic growth for corporations, over 100 governments, and NGOs. Details at VisionaryFuture.com
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  • Orbu.Ai
    Chairman
    Orbu.Ai May 2024 - Present
    Predicting the future with AI-powered swarm intelligence
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  • Dandelion Science
    Strategic Advisor
    Dandelion Science Dec 2021 - Present
    Hoboken, New Jersey, Us
    Dandelion is looking at the brain as a data processing engine. By targeting the data pathways, we have the potential to reimagine the way we treat the brain.
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  • The Emissions Capture Company
    Senior Advisor
    The Emissions Capture Company Jul 2023 - Present
    London, Gb
    Helping leadership of this machine learning carbon utilisation company to reduce harmful emissions from industrial and energy outputs in an economically sustainable fashion
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  • The Mit Press
    Editor
    The Mit Press Feb 2017 - Present
    Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us
    Creator and co-editor (with Prof. Alex Pentland) of the Connection Science imprint for MIT Press. We bring together serious scholarly work with commercial and strategic analysis, making accessible the leading edge of academic research to a wider audience.
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  • Griid
    Board Member
    Griid Dec 2023 - Oct 2024
    Usa, Us
    Board member of Griid Infrastructure (NASDAQ: GRDI), helping leadership to develop more sustainable, low-carbon capacity in the bitcoin network. The company has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK). See more information at: https://investors.cleanspark.com/news/news-details/2024/CleanSpark-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-GRIID-Infrastructure-Based-on-an-enterprise-value-of-155-Million-and-Expansion-Plans-of-over-400-MW-in-Tennessee/default.aspx
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  • European Parliament
    Advisor, Centre For Ai (C4Ai)
    European Parliament Oct 2020 - Jun 2024
    Brussels, Be
    Helping the Science & Technology committee foster ethical artificial intelligence
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  • Kaleidoco Inc.
    Board Advisor
    Kaleidoco Inc. Dec 2021 - Dec 2023
    Next generation augmented reality.
  • Adit Edtech (Nyse: Adex)
    Chief Executive Officer
    Adit Edtech (Nyse: Adex) Oct 2020 - Dec 2023
    Served as CEO of a NYSE-listed blank check company, having led its oversubscribed $276 million IPO. We completed a merger with GRIID Infrastructure on 29 December 2023 to help deliver green capacity to the Bitcoin network. See press release for important disclosures and disclaimers: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/12/29/2802165/0/en/GRIID-Infrastructure-and-Adit-EdTech-Acquisition-Corp-Complete-Business-Combination.html
  • Finra (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
    Advisory Committee Member
    Finra (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Sep 2017 - Jun 2023
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Provide insight for Finra around emerging financial technology issues (fintech) such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, blockchain, and ICOs.
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  • Esme Learning Solutions
    Executive Chairman & Co-Founder
    Esme Learning Solutions Feb 2019 - May 2023
    Newton, Ma, Us
    Transforming global workforces using AI, in partnership with leading organizations and universities. CEO 2019-2022, Exec Chairman 2022-2024. While CEO, raised $25 million of capital, grew business from $0 to $10 million revenue run rate in less than 4 years managing a 120 person team. Created best-in-class programs with 86 NPS and 100% completion rate.
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  • Mode
    Non Executive Director
    Mode May 2022 - Jan 2023
    Serving in an NED role to help FCA-licenced Mode grow the UK's first regulated crypto super app
  • Hm Revenue & Customs
    Senior Advisor
    Hm Revenue & Customs Dec 2019 - Jan 2023
    London, Gb
    Assisting HMRC to understand the implications and applications of disruptive technology.
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  • Department For International Trade (Dit)
    Board Member
    Department For International Trade (Dit) Mar 2018 - Jan 2023
    London, Gb
    Charter member of HMG's Fintech Trade & Investment Steering Board, a partnership among government, academia and industry to help develop the newly constituted Department for International Trade's vision to more deeply support Fintech Trade & Investment in the United Kingdom and abroad.
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  • Copper.Co
    Senior Advisor
    Copper.Co Nov 2020 - Dec 2022
    London, England, Gb
    Helped Copper leadership to reshape financial infrastructure. Non-executive director 2020-2022; senior advisor 2022.
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  • Riff Analytics
    Co-Founder
    Riff Analytics Jun 2017 - Nov 2021
    Newton, Ma, Us
    Answering the question: "how do we collaborative effectively at a distance?" by using social physics. I served as Chairman from 2017-2020. Riff was acquired by Esme Learning in November 2021.
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  • University Of Oxford
    Associate Fellow
    University Of Oxford Aug 2017 - Jul 2021
    Oxford, Oxfordshire, Gb
    Created global online cyber, fintech and blockchain open programmes for Saïd Business School (Oxford Cyber Security for Business Leaders, Oxford Fintech and Oxford Blockchain Strategy) together with Oxford faculty, as well as on-campus Oxford Fintech Lab (boot camp) and Oxford Leadership & Diversity for Regulators (financial inclusion policy training).
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  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Lecturer
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Feb 2013 - Nov 2020
    Cambridge, Ma, Us
    I taught on fintech, health tech, global entrepreneurship and AI for Impact, and launched several new initiatives for MIT (Sloan, IDSS, and ODL). Full time for over 4 years, then part time. My initiatives ultimately generated more than $900 million of funds (including the acquisition of edX by 2U for $800 million).
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  • Distilled Identity, Inc.
    Ceo & Founder
    Distilled Identity, Inc. Jan 2017 - May 2020
    Venture backed digital identity and computational social science startup.
  • Millennium Advisors, Llc
    Advisory Board Member
    Millennium Advisors, Llc Jul 2017 - Dec 2019
    Charlotte, North Carolina, Us
    Member of inaugural advisory board for innovative digitally-enabled credit liquidity management provider. Helped recruit new CEO, navigating founder transition.
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  • Endor Software Ltd
    Vice Chairman, Endor.Coin
    Endor Software Ltd Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
    Tokenizing AI predictions for the world.
  • Smart Dubai
    Strategic Advisor
    Smart Dubai Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
    Dubai, D3, Ae
    Assisted the Government of Dubai with its ambitious effort to transform Dubai into the world’s smartest and happiest city, leveraging technologies like blockchain and digital identity.
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  • European Commission
    Expert Panel - Futureenterprise
    European Commission Jan 2014 - Mar 2016
    Brussels, Be
    Member of a small group of advisors generating recommendations to policy makers and the European Commission on entrepreneurship and commercialization of innovation, with a focus on digital business.
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  • Keyview Partners Llc
    General Partner
    Keyview Partners Llc Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
    Co-founded, together with Tom Gardner, a health-focused search fund. Following the successful acquisition of a $35 million cognitive health company, we wrapped up KeyView Partners.
  • Ey
    Entrepreneur In Residence
    Ey Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
    London, Gb
    E&Y's first and only Entrepreneur in Residence and one of only two in the Fortune 500 at the time. Generated over $150 million in qualified sales leads, led cross-business-line innovation workshop that identified a $1 billion revenue opportunity for E&Y.
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  • Cip Capital
    Operating Network Executive
    Cip Capital May 2011 - Oct 2011
    New York, New York, Us
    Origination, due diligence and strategy on behalf of $350m middle-market growth equity fund. Authored due diligence report and created growth strategy concepts for Compass' first investment.
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  • Hcplexus
    Chief Executive Officer
    Hcplexus Sep 2009 - Apr 2011
    Us
    Led acquisition from WebMD and reengineered an mHealth / B2B database marketing company serving 500,000 physicians. Raised $15 million of institutional debt and equity. Provided original investors exit in one year. Digitized traditional print asset into iPhone, Blackberry and web apps, creating ground-breaking mobile advertising platform powering a pharmaceutical regulatory-compliant fair balance solution.
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  • Clinical Topicals Php
    President & Founder
    Clinical Topicals Php Mar 2008 - Apr 2010
    OTC pharmaceuticals marketer selling patented pain-relief products. Secured $50mm financing to acquire portfolio of products from top-3 pharmaceuticals company, maintained syndicate through market crisis but deal fell apart due to seller issues.
  • Ronco
    Evp & Chief Operating Officer
    Ronco Apr 2008 - Nov 2008
    Led acquisition of iconic $30mm consumer products company including negotiation of $15mm debt & equity package, subsequently was responsible for all operating activities. Managed global supply chain end-to-end from China factory to Walmart store shelf. By aggressively restructuring vendor relationships and workforce, converted $6mm operating loss to $2mm operating profit in less than 45 days and positioned company for growth.
  • Touchpoint Direct
    Coo & Founder
    Touchpoint Direct Jan 2006 - Feb 2008
    Founded venture capital-backed multichannel consumer health products company, raising $3mm equity & venture debt. Acquired profitable supplier for 1.9x EBITDA.
  • Epfl (École Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne)
    Guest Lecturer
    Epfl (École Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne) 2004 - 2007
    Lausanne, Vaud, Ch
    Taught week-long seminars to graduate and executive MBA students on corporate venturing, innovation, venture capital and business planning.
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  • Avenuetv (The Walt Disney Company)
    Cfo
    Avenuetv (The Walt Disney Company) Apr 2005 - Dec 2005
    In conjunction with TWDC senior management, developed business plan, financial models, distribution partnerships (lining up Comcast for launch into 5mm subs) and network pilot promo to create a new $100mm division comprised of an interactive shopping channel, eCommerce and tCommerce platform and consumer products incubator.
  • D&B
    Interim Senior Director, M&A
    D&B May 2003 - Dec 2003
    Jacksonville, Fl, Us
    Conceived of and launched new financial risk analytics division that contributed over $100mm to D&B's enterprise value. Sourced first $5mm of sales leads. Business grew over 100% annually and reached nearly $20mm EBITDA by year 3. Originated 180 acquisition opportunities and generated 6 indications of interest.
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  • Nyu Stern School Of Business
    Adjunct Assoc. Professor, Executive In Residence
    Nyu Stern School Of Business 2000 - 2003
    New York, Ny, Us
    Taught courses in corporate venturing and venture capital. Co-faculty head of student business plan competition; led mentor and judge recruiting efforts. Created and managed Corporate Venturing Internship program.
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  • Bev Capital
    Venture Consultant
    Bev Capital Jan 2002 - Dec 2002
    Origination and relationship development as a principal-level venture partner for a leading consumer, retail & technology VC firm with over $200mm under management, sourcing 283 investment opportunities in 12 months.
  • I-Hatch Ventures
    Director
    I-Hatch Ventures May 2000 - Dec 2001
    Venture capitalist investing in wireless, software and media companies as part of a $150mm fund. Lead investor and Board Member for Salsa Systems (wireless software tools company sold to Broadbeam) and Astata (pioneering Blackberry app developer). Interim management through liquidity for ePod (syndicated online advertising infrastructure company) and Signeta (promotional products company).
  • Nbcuniversal Media, Llc
    Director, Business Development
    Nbcuniversal Media, Llc 1999 - 2000
    New York City, Ny, Us
    Originated & led $200 million of transactions across investments including Loudeye (IPO), Recipio (sold to Satmetrix), Small World Fantasy Sports (sold to The Sporting News), FeedRoom, iSyndicate, and Flooz. Created NBC's fund-of-funds sourcing strategy, investing in 4 venture capital firms. Authored business plans and conducted modeling and due diligence on over $150 million of new business units, acquisitions and joint ventures.
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  • Lazard
    Project Manager
    Lazard 1997 - 1999
    New York, New York, Us
    Led project team for cross-platform database integration of relational and flat-file database systems into a single coherent CRM application. Conducted deal origination and due diligence for Lazard Technology Partners, Lazard's early stage venture capital fund. Created internet strategy white papers for Investment Banking managing director.
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  • Off Broadway & Regional Theater
    Producer, Director & Dramaturg
    Off Broadway & Regional Theater 1995 - 1997
    Produced & directed plays and helped develop new works by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights Paula Vogel and Tony Kushner, as well as Academy Award nominee Jose Rivera. Held Bernie Telsey's clipboard during casting call for the original production of RENT.

David Shrier Skills

Corporate Venturing Business Development M&a Strategy Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Private Equity Due Diligence Financial Modeling Business Strategy Business Planning Executive Management E Commerce Investments Leadership Mergers Mergers And Acquisitions Management Finance Start Ups Crm Strategic Planning Equities Marketing Portfolio Management Analytics New Business Development Enterprise Software Restructuring Online Advertising Corporate Development Strategic Partnerships Fintech Customer Relationship Management

David Shrier Education Details

  • Brown University
    Brown University
    Theatre Arts

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