David S.

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Chief Strategy Officer + Board of Directors @ Direct Kinetic Solutions, Everlasting Power
Cincinnati, OH, US
David S.'s Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, United States
About David S.

DoD Technology Transfer and Commercialization guru... Entrepreneur with multiple startups and exits... Experienced C-level executive and attorney, with Fortune 500 defense contractor experience and Global Law 100 top 50 law firm experience. I actively work with regional and national startup ecosystems, accelerators, and VCs. Expert in securing $200 Ohio Technology Validation and Startup Fund (TVSF) grants.I have extensive start-up and hyper growth experience with multiple successful exits and deep experience with capital formation, start-up growth and exit. Have supported over $4B in capital formation over my career, helped hundreds of startups explore dilutive and non-dilutive capital, and mentored numerous early stage startups as the seek customer #1 and to grow from customer #1 to customer #10 and #100. I have served as Managing Director of an internationally renown high-tech Accelerator. I also serve on the boards of several privately held businesses and am passionate about the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship.MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIPDirector level employee of DoD subcontractor. • Oversee relationship with the Air Force Research Laboratory + W.P.A.F.B. • Drive identification, licensing + commercialization of AFRL technologies • Interface with key government, ecosystem, and commercial stakeholders.Director level employee of a Fortune 500 defense/communications company. • One of 350 directors among 15,000 employees • Division legal counsel for $600M business unitC-Level Executive of a privately held communications company. • Turnaround of company with $12M+ of unfunded payables • Repositioned and relaunched the business • Secured investor interest in a $5.5M financing roundCorporate Officer of a privately held scanning technologies company. • Member of the executive leadership team. • Helping raise $2.5M in working capital. • Growth from ~$1M valuation in 2015 to ~$10M in 2017.C-Level Executive of a privately held clean tech/SaaS company. • Member of the executive leadership team. • Growth from ~$500K valuation in 2008 to ~$25M in 2011Chief Legal Officer of a privately held enterprise level software company. • Member of the executive leadership team. • Growth from ~$100K in revenue in 1999 to $42M exit in 2006I have industry experience in the software, technology, robotic/automation, AI/ML, cybersecurity, health care, defense, manufacturing, printing, sustainability sectors. I have created something from nothing, brought fresh thinking to challenged organizations, and made the successful more successful.

David S.'s Current Company Details
Direct Kinetic Solutions, Everlasting Power

Direct Kinetic Solutions, Everlasting Power

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Chief Strategy Officer + Board of Directors
Cincinnati, OH, US
David S. Work Experience Details
  • Direct Kinetic Solutions, Everlasting Power
    Chief Strategy Officer + Board Of Directors
    Direct Kinetic Solutions, Everlasting Power
    Cincinnati, Oh, Us
  • Techlink
    Commercialization Lead: Dod + Va Partnership Intermediary
    Techlink 2019 - Present
    Bozeman, Montana, Us
    For over 25 years, TechLink has served as the DoD’s primary national partnership intermediary, helping to develop technology partnership agreements between DoD laboratories and U.S. industry nationwide. We focus on supporting technology transfer and commercialization of DoD technologies and transitioning them into the capable hands of entrepreneurs, start-up companies, small business, and industry partners. My role it to develop strategic relationships with ecosystem partners across the United States and identify potential licensing and commercialization partners for over 7000 DoD & VA patented technologies. I also provide direct support and strategic guidance to companies once they obtain a license to help them maximize their opportunities.If you are interested in learning more, please reach out. Our services are fully funded by the federal government and we are here to help you access and use this amazing set of technologies.
  • Total Orbit
    Co-Founder, Minority Shareholder, Board Of Directors: Patient Engagement Company
    Total Orbit 2014 - Present
    Healthcare has a billion dollar patient engagement problem, and Total Orbit  provides a scalable, clinically validated to way to solve it. Our virtual mentor – called an “Orbit” – enables Hospitals to engage patients on the key information that drives behavior and outcomes. For just a few dollars, per patient, per month, Total Orbit delivers hospitals the benefits of Better Patient Understanding. – increasing patient accountability , improving patient satisfaction, alleviating staff stress & burnout, AND reducing readmissions – all key drivers for healthcare’s bottom line.
  • Angel To Seed Stage
    Investor
    Angel To Seed Stage 2008 - Present
    I am currently seeking opportunities to invest in early stage companies with a hyper-growth model and a great team. I have invested in the following companies (among others):NG911 Services, Inc.Solving mobile 9-1-1 call routing to save lives.GRID, Inc.Building no-code, purposeful video games a low cost and lightning speed.Immersed, Inc.A VR remote collaboration solutions company.EctoScan Systems, LLCA Healthcare imaging company.Total Orbit, Inc. A software development company focused on the medical & customer engagement sectors.Varigenix, Inc. A systems genomics company focused on pre-clinical trial drug toxicity testing/analytics.Ezenics, Inc.An enterprise SaaS company focused on analyzing big data to predict performance outcomes.
  • Multiple Companies
    Board Of Directors / Board Of Advisors
    Multiple Companies 2004 - Present
    Us
    I serve/have served on the board of directors / board of advisors for a number of for-profit organizations, including:-CMC Group - a $50M leader in the food labeling industry -NG911 - solving mobile 9-1-1- call routing.- Capital Health Care Network, Inc. - $50M elder care, assisted living, home healthcare services.- Direct Kinetics, Inc. - Quantum power technologies for military applications.- SmartSolve Industries, Inc. - CleanTech water soluble paper company. - Battle Sight Technologies, LLC - a rapid commercialization firm for military technologies.- JBM Packaging Company - a cutting edge packaging and design firm.- Refinery Ventures (FIRE Program) - a VC firm focused on hyper-growth entrepreneurs.- Brilligent Solutions, Inc. - a defense contractor in the ballistic missile launch detection - SAS Automation, Inc. - a manufacturer in the industrial automation industry.- CitiLogics, LLC - a CleanTech/SaaS company for the water industry.- EctoScan Systems, LLC - a surface scanning technology company.- Varigenix, Inc. - a systems genomics and biotechnology company.- FireHydrant Mobile, LLC - a mobile technology solutions company.- AdConnections, Inc. - a media company focused on audience measurement.- SensusMI, Inc. - a CleanTech/SaaS company for facility optimization.As a members of these various boards, I have helped develop and oversee the implementation of strategic plans, served as an adviser to executive leadership, reviewed outcomes and metrics created for evaluating outcomes, reviewed and approved annual budgets, actively participated in making material business decisions, and contributed to annual performance evaluation of executive leadership.
  • Ocean Programs
    Managing Director: Ocean Accelerator
    Ocean Programs 2020 - 2022
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
    Served as the Managing Director for the Ocean Accelerator, the world's first faith-based, high-tech accelerator. Our curriculum focuses on five core topics: validating the value proposition; refining the revenue model; investor readiness; mitigating isolation; and, preparing founders to be culture creators. Operating at the intersection of faith + entrepreneurship since 2014.Our alumni are 3X more likely to raise a round than the national average, the average round size is over $500K larger than the national average (post-accelerator), and 65% of our alumni sustain operations.
  • The Hub Powered By Pnc
    Director Of Commercialization (Afrl Technology Portfolio)
    The Hub Powered By Pnc 2017 - 2019
    Oversaw relationship with key Air Force Research Labs stakeholders, led commercialization efforts to transition AFRL technologies into the hands of high-potential licensees, supported multiple companies in their efforts to evaluate technologies and assess commercial and defense markets opportunities.
  • Safecare At Home, Llc
    Chief Executive Officer: Healthcare Technology Company
    Safecare At Home, Llc 2012 - 2014
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
    Served as Chief Executive of a healthcare technology company focused on improving patient outcomes through empowering family caregivers.• Developed/implemented strategic plan for the organization.• Refined operations strategies + recruited executive team.• Vetted and licensed key technologies and content for product offerings.• Lead company’s product development, sales + marketing efforts.• Oversaw a change of control transaction (terms confidential).
  • Ezenics, Inc.
    Vice President & General Counsel: Clean Technology (Saas/Iot) Company
    Ezenics, Inc. 2008 - 2012
    Omaha, Nebraska, Us
    Served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Ezenics is an international SaaS provider of clean-tech software focused on decreasing energy consumption, lowering maintenance costs, and increasing the useful life of HVAC and refrigeration systems by offering centralized, intelligent software solutions that continuously analyze sensor, machine, and building data creating prioritized actionable information. Ezenics has over 400 million square feet of facility space subscribing to their software service worldwide, with such customers as Target Corporation, Accenture, Verizon, NetApp, Sutter Health, Virgin Italy, and UniCredit.- Member of Executive Leadership Team- Grew business from $500K valuation in 2008 to $15M pre-money valuation in 2010 (Silicon Valley VC term sheet) to a $25M valuation in 2011 (acquisition term sheet).- Designed core licensing model; drafted all key strategic contracts with customers and vendors.
  • L3Harris Technologies
    Division Counsel: Fortune 500 Company
    L3Harris Technologies 2001 - 2008
    Melbourne, Florida, Us
    L3Harris (Ticker: LHX) is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in over 150 countries. One of ~350 director level employees in a company of over 15,000 employees.- Supported procurement and operations functions including: drafting and negotiating original equipment manufacturer, contract manufacturing, consignment, rebranding, and master purchase agreements; supporting continuous, systematic reviews of key vendor relationships; and implementing just-in-time procurement strategies.- Supported global sales and service organizations, including: drafting and implementing international intermediary procedures, negotiating teaming and subcontracting agreements, managing in-country advisors, and negotiating direct sales agreements.- Advised leadership on domestic and international intellectual property/proprietary information matters, including: copyright, trademark, non-disclosure agreements, in-bound/out-bound technology licenses, and joint development agreements.
  • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Llp
    Corporate Attorney: Global Law Top 50 Firm
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Llp 1996 - 2001
    International, Oo
    Lawyer at various St. Louis-based law firms, including Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP, a 1400+ attorney law firm with 32 offices in 11 countries. Trained by and worked closely with some of the most respected lawyers in the world on many challenging and complex business transactions. Wide-ranging experience with responsibility for negotiating, documenting and closing M&A, corporate finance and commercial transactions; Worked on transactions ranging from from $10M to $6B in value. Practiced areas included: Technology & Commercial; Corporate Finance & Securities; Business Transactions & M&A; and Corporate Compliance and Governance.
  • Washington University School Of Law
    Adjunct Professor
    Washington University School Of Law 1998 - 1999
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
    Coached and mentored the law school’s Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court team, which advanced to the 1998 Regional Semi-Finals and to the 1999 World Cup Competition (3rd highest scoring team during the preliminary rounds).
  • United States Court Of Appeals For The Sixth Circuit
    Federal Judicial Law Clerk
    United States Court Of Appeals For The Sixth Circuit 1995 - 1996
    Washington Dc, District Of Columbia, Us
    Clerked for the Honorable Pierce Lively, former chief judge of the sixth circuit court of appeals.
  • Centre College
    Visiting Professor
    Centre College 1995 - 1996
    Danville, Ky, Us
    Served as an adjunct professor teaching debate and persuasive speaking to students at one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation.
  • Mayo Clinic
    Summer Lab Technician
    Mayo Clinic 1987 - 1989
    Rochester, Minnesota, Us
    Worked in the research lab of Dr. Garth Powis on a research project related to determining whether NAD(P)H:(quinone-acceptor)oxidoreductase activity is associated with density-dependent growth inhibition in in vitro BALB/c 3T3T cells. Learned principles of scientific method, sterile lab technique, and data collection and analysis. Project culminated in my inclusion as a co-author of a scientific paper that was published in Cancer Research (Cancer Res. 1993 Mar 15;53(6):1338-42).

David S. Skills

Leadership Cross Functional Team Executive Management Start Ups Business Development Negotiation Strategic Planning Strategy Licensing Entrepreneurship Civil Litigation Marketing Cross Functional Team Leadership Corporate Law Contract Negotiation Management Intellectual Property Venture Capital Mergers And Acquisitions

David S. Education Details

  • Saint Louis University School Of Law
    Saint Louis University School Of Law
    With A Certificate In International And Comparative Law
  • Depauw University
    Depauw University
    B.A. In European History With Minors In Philosophy And Classical Studies
  • Shattuck - St. Mary'S School
    Shattuck - St. Mary'S School

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