David Lord Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Guidesly is the world’s leading and fastest-growing software technology platform for outdoor recreational guides. We provide a one-stop solution that helps small business entrepreneurs run and grow their businesses. Guidesly is also the premiere booking engine that connects people with great guides nationwide. We make it easy to discover and book the best guides wherever you are, in just a few taps. With headquarters in Boston and a presence in major cities in the United States, and Canada, Guidesly has quickly become a market leader in technology solutions for the guide industry. Serving the fishing, hunting, wildlife, water sports, snow sports, mountain sports, off-roading, hiking, biking, boating & all other outdoor recreational guide verticals. If you are a guide and want to join the Guidesly Platform please visit https://guidesly.com/become-a-guideFor more information, please visit Guidesly.com or download the Guidesly app from the App or Play Store.

Los Angeles, California, Us

JumpStart® Games is the leader in learning-based games for kids. President, CEO & Board Member for 11 years. Led the company from retail CD products to online gaming, console gaming, mobile gaming and now into schools/education with JumpStart Academy. Managed the sale of company to NetDragon (Hong Kong, HKSE: 0777) in 2017. A few accomplishments: -Transitioned company from CD-ROM business to leading mobile, online and cloud learning games -Led complete technology switch over to Unity3D game engine, becoming one of the first subscription educational games on the Unity3D engine -Transformational Microsoft partnership to build a cloud Platform as a Service model delivering learning objects via cloud. Improve all aspects of business while reducing costs. -Implement new SaaS educational products into schools, including the entire JumpStart Academy line -Significant partnerships to accelerate the JumpStart business, including DreamWorks/Universal Studios, Unity3D, Microsoft, and Smithsonian, to name a few -Global organization with operations worldwide (Including US, India, Canada, China)Formerly known as Knowledge Adventure, JumpStart Games was acquired by NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777).

Entrepreneur driving a startup to over $100mm revenue in 4 years. Recruited and managed an incredible team of industry leaders. Navigated signficant growth, challenging legal environments and well-funded competition. Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. RazorGator was the leader in secondary (Hard-to-Get) tickets to sports, concerts, and theater events worldwide. RazorGator was a premier sporting event management company running events like the NCAA Men's Final Four, Rose Bowl, and many others. RazorGator also created SaaS software, "TicketOS", as a ticket management software solution for large corporations such as Bank of America, Alcatel-Lucent, and American Century Investments to manage their large ticket inventory. As Chief Executive Officer, raised venture capital investments from Kleiner Perkins, Oak Investment Partners, and Steamboat Partners.

Waltham, Ma, Us

Toysmart was an award winning e-commerce company providing educational & specialty toys (Good Toys) for consumers. Founded the company, recruited top industry team and raised venture capital to grow company. Built from the ground up a top e-commerce technology and partnerships. Company acquired by Disney in 1999.