Dave Whelan

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Managing Director @ Bespoke Business Strategy Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Los Angeles, California, United States, United States
About Dave Whelan

General Management, Strategy & Business Development Executive | Intersection of Technology, Health & WellnessTransforming Technical Ideas to Business Concepts | Guiding Business Concepts to Operational RealitiesDavid J. Whelan has devoted his career to building successful businesses, from strategic, operational, financial, and human capital standpoints. Working across multiple industries, Dave has a passion for the intersection of technology, health, and wellness, with an emphasis on business strategy, marketing and branding, and operations. He has a strong analytical and quantitative background, coupled with deep strategy and team-building skills. He is as comfortable developing and positioning new organizations for success as he is helping improve the performance of established businesses.His healthcare experience spans genomics, wearables, biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, consumer health services, wellness and nutrition, enterprise health services, and healthcare providers, among other areas. Most recently, he served as the first permanent Chief Executive Officer of BioscienceLA, the non-profit innovation catalyst for life sciences in the greater Los Angeles region. He was an integral part of the creation of New York Genome Center, where he served as Chief Strategy Officer and collaborated on development of the business plan, fundraising of $115 million, and operational launch. He launched one of the first fitness tracking wearables with 24 Hour Fitness. Earlier in his career, he spent over six years as a retained executive search consultant. As a consultant and confidant to his clients—primarily CEOs and venture capitalists—his mission was to help to build management teams that could build successful enterprises. Dave began his career with a biotechnology venture studio in San Francisco.Dave has worked in and on behalf of numerous industries throughout his career, including aerospace and defense, telecommunications, automotive, software and hardware, biotechnology, manufacturing, consumer products and retail, educational technology, entertainment, and not-for-profit organizations.Dave holds an MBA with Honors from the UCLA Anderson School and a BS in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University, and he remains very involved in alumni activities with both schools. He also studied at London Business School and Carnegie Mellon University. He has held a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Dave Whelan's Current Company Details
Bespoke Business Strategy Inc.

Bespoke Business Strategy Inc.

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Managing Director
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Dave Whelan Work Experience Details
  • Bespoke Business Strategy Inc.
    Managing Director
    Bespoke Business Strategy Inc.
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Big4Bio
    Chief Business Officer
    Big4Bio Oct 2024 - Present
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Leading the development and growth of new programs and new regions for Big4Bio, the premier aggregator of life science news and developments in the industry’s top bioclusters – encompassing the 4Ds (drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital).Excited to find new ways to partner – stay tuned for more updates, look for me at even more events near you, and please reach out if we have not caught up in a while!
  • Bespoke Business Strategy Inc.
    Managing Director
    Bespoke Business Strategy Inc. 2006 - Present
    Strategy and operations consulting, including interim executive leadership roles, for a variety of organizations, many at the intersection of technology, health, and wellness. Most engagements include significant project management (of internal and external resources), budgeting, oversight of detailed financial modeling, and development of business and marketing strategies. Representative projects include:• Developed initial business plan and operational plans for New York Genome Center, a unique not-for-profit scientific research institute, which evolved into a senior strategic and operational leadership role, encompassing strategic planning, fundraising of $115+ million, business development, marketing, communications, and business administration. Role included leading development of strategic affiliations with numerous hospitals, academic institutions, and technology collaborators.• Led development of marketing and business development strategies for stealth digital genetic counseling platform, designed to empower clinicians and genetic counselors to provide clinically relevant genomic insights to their patients.• Led business plan, presentations, and initial marketing and business development strategy for a start-up consumer health technology venture.• Developed business plan and investment strategy for Chinese casino game leasing venture growing through acquisitions in Taiwan, Philippines, and other Asian markets.• Served as acting chief operating officer for a specialty chemicals distribution and lab services business.
  • Orrolife Inc.
    Strategic Advisor
    Orrolife Inc. Mar 2024 - Present
    Food is Medicine – launching soon!
  • X2L Bio - Las Vegas
    Strategic Advisor
    X2L Bio - Las Vegas Apr 2024 - Present
    Leveraging VO2 Max to help refine Performance | FemTech | Longevity
  • Flann Inc.
    Business Advisor
    Flann Inc. Mar 2024 - Present
    Collaborate with Korean life sciences partners on US market entry opportunities.
  • Bench International
    Advisory Board Member, Bench International Technology Team (Bitt)
    Bench International Jun 2022 - Present
    La Jolla, Ca, Us
    Bench International is a woman-founded executive search firm with a 45+ year history serving the Life Science and Healthcare sectors. The firm is also one of the most renowned experts in diversity recruitment at the board and executive level, as well as in R&D leadership. Bench’s scorecard reflects over $150 billion in successful client exits, a 98% project completion record, with a 75% retention for five or more years. Over 50% of hires in the last five years meet diversity standards. With headquarters in San Diego, California, and satellite offices in Los Angeles, New York, Boston, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, Bench is One Global Team, No Borders, No Boundaries and One Global Budget, thus mitigating internally competitive offices.The Bench International Technology Team (BITT) is comprised of seasoned life sciences recruitment executives supported by thought leaders of digital healthcare who are providing market and strategic insights on the digitization of life sciences and healthcare and its impact on C-suite and Board talent.BITT was created to meet a rapidly growing demand for technology expertise within life sciences organizations. Technology and, specifically data science, are revolutionizing every aspect of healthcare from drug discovery to remote healthcare delivery, resulting in a shift in required leadership skills. As a result, life science executives are being challenged with predicting “what’s next,” driving technology investments, and hiring and leading a new generation of employees.
  • The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator
    Mentor
    The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Mar 2016 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator is transforming healthcare quality, efficiency, and care delivery by helping entrepreneurs bring their innovative technology products to market.This three-month program, based in Los Angeles, California, provides companies with $120,000 in funding, mentorship from more than 300 leading clinicians and executives, access to Cedars-Sinai, and exposure to a network of over 10,000 entrepreneurs and investors. Since 2015, the accelerator has helped dozens of companies transform healthcare delivery and patient care.
  • Ucla Anderson Ceo Forum
    Founding Member
    Ucla Anderson Ceo Forum Oct 2014 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    The UCLA Anderson CEO Forum is an external CEO peer advisory group which offers the opportunity to business owners and CEOs of all stripes who have attended UCLA Anderson to participate in a half-day monthly meeting which is focused wholly on getting business and professional life to better places.
  • Value Intelligence
    Strategic Advisor
    Value Intelligence 2019 - Present
  • Wearelatech.Fm
    Guest Host, Wearelatech
    Wearelatech.Fm Nov 2022 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Larta Institute
    Principal Advisor, Commercialization Assistance Programs
    Larta Institute Feb 2016 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Provide targeted strategic guidance to National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I grantees throughout the US, in the development of compelling Commercialization Plans as part of NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II proposals.
  • Pink Cloud
    Strategic Advisor
    Pink Cloud Sep 2017 - Present
    Culver City, California, Us
    Pink Cloud is a digital health tool that helps people find 12 step meetings worldwide and manage sobriety in a safe and anonymous mobile experience.
  • Stanford Ideas & Connections Network
    Co-Founder
    Stanford Ideas & Connections Network Dec 2002 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Stanford Ideas & Connections Network (SICN) was founded in 2002, by Solina Kwan and Dave Whelan (both Class of '92), as the Stanford Independent Consulting Network. We are a group of Stanford alumni and friends who are interested in independent consulting or business development and growth. We get together monthly in West Los Angeles – free, casual, and relatively unstructured opportunities to brainstorm, share leads, and collaborate.
  • Women Founders Network
    Pitch Coach
    Women Founders Network Jul 2016 - Present
    Santa Monica, California, Us
  • Sara: Simplifying Recovery Assistant
    Strategic Advisor
    Sara: Simplifying Recovery Assistant Oct 2017 - Present
    Kansas City, Missouri, Us
    SaRA simplifies recovery for all by eliminating inefficiencies, motivating patients, and keeping providers informed of patient progress with the goal of raising Physical Therapy patient compliance to 100%.SaRA is a web platform that gives patients and providers the ability to track compliance during the recovery process. SaRA applies data visualization and machine learning to motivate patients and provides a way for PT’s to adjust home protocol remotely.
  • Biosciencela
    Chief Executive Officer
    Biosciencela 2020 - 2024
    Culver City, California, Us
    Founded in 2018, BioscienceLA is the innovation catalyst for life sciences in the greater Los Angeles region, accelerating the growth of funding, space, and talent. The independent not-for-profit organization was seeded by LA County and has backing from Amgen, PhRMA, Richard Lundquist, Richard Merkin, City of Hope, and Cedars-Sinai, among others. Its mission is to ensure that Los Angeles has a collaborative, well-coalesced ecosystem that encompasses biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, medical diagnostics, bioinformatics, healthcare IT, medtech, digital health, and more. BioscienceLA aims to advance the region’s capacity and pace of innovation by harmonizing the efforts of all stakeholders, including academic institutions, research hospitals, investors, startups, mature companies, trade associations, and public and quasi-public agencies.
  • Rebel Labs Inc.
    Co-Founder
    Rebel Labs Inc. 2017 - 2022
    Nashville, Tennessee, Us
    Rebel Labs Is a digital health and media company building an AI-powered solution for millennials that will revolutionize the way Americans eat and exercise. Rebel Labs brings together video content that educates, inspires, and entertains, with smart technology that helps people set, manage, and hit their fitness and nutrition goals. We will reach consumers through our Rebel360 platform, as well as through content and technology partnerships. Rebel Labs was incorporated in 2018 as a public benefit corporation, on track to be a Certified B Corporation, reflecting a triple bottom line approach to doing well by doing good.
  • Cello Bioscience
    Strategic Advisor
    Cello Bioscience Jul 2019 - Dec 2020
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Cello is a genomics based scientific wellness company focused on mitochondria function & cellular health. Tune up, with science.
  • Sesh
    Lead
    Sesh 2019 - 2020
    Beverly Hills, California, Us
    Sesh is a neuroscience based professional development platform. We use live sessions followed by digital games to equip professionals with the universal skills they need for success.Check out gosesh.com to register for «optimize your problem solving» or one of our other fast-paced, action-oriented sessions.
  • Socialset
    Strategic Advisor
    Socialset 2017 - 2020
    Los Angeles, California, Us
  • O'Interface, Inc. Presents Oconnect
    Strategic Advisor
    O'Interface, Inc. Presents Oconnect Dec 2015 - Dec 2019
    San Diego, Ca, Us
  • Nurse At Your Door
    Strategic Advisor
    Nurse At Your Door 2016 - 2018
    Nurse At Your Door (NAYD) is a mobile nursing service, accessible via app, web, and phone, that delivers high-quality professional care on demand.
  • Global Aperture Llc
    Principal
    Global Aperture Llc Mar 2007 - Dec 2017
    • Developed organizational and operational strategic plans for various divisions (e.g., engineering, test & evaluation, quality) of global defense and aerospace technologies company, as well as its suppliers and partners. Projects have included internal operations, communications, strategy, alignment, and succession planning, including extensive interviews, data synthesis and reporting, and consensus building.• Developed business and market strategy, including market research and financial modeling, for telecommunications client investigating prison systems and other niche market opportunities.• Led development of business and operational improvement strategies for growth business creating innovative coffee products.• Developed and facilitated annual pro bono strategic planning process for charter high school.
  • O2 Max Fitness
    Founding Board Member & Advisor
    O2 Max Fitness 2006 - 2016
  • New York Genome Center
    Senior Vice President, Business Development & Chief Strategy Officer
    New York Genome Center Oct 2010 - Mar 2013
    New York, Ny, Us
    Not-for-profit genome sequencing, bioinformatics, and data management organization at the forefront of transforming biomedical research and clinical care with the mission of saving lives. Unique scientific research institute that leverages resources and expertise of leading academic and medical institutions in and around New York.• Led initial business strategy, including market research, customer and partner assessment and introductions, and development of comprehensive business plan and operational plans.• Served as project manager for diverse and dispersed set of marketing, finance, operations, real estate, and development teams, including regular operating rhythm and communications.• Responsible for all branding, marketing, communications, and business development, beginning with initial logo and online name acquisition, and evolving to a complete strategy leading both internal and external teams.• Led development of initial business development and partnership strategies: - Collaborated with founding team to secure partnership relationships and investments from numerous academic, healthcare, and technology organizations. - Developed additional outreach programs to systems integrators and pharmaceutical organizations. - Developed initial sales strategy and organizational plan for commercial launch.• Served as member of founding leadership team that recruited institutional founding members, raised $115 million, and executed operational launch of pilot operations.
  • 24 Hour Fitness
    Manager, Product Planning & Analysis – Apex Fitness Group
    24 Hour Fitness Mar 2003 - Aug 2006
    Carlsbad, Ca, Us
    $30 million developer and distributor of innovative nutrition programs and products, sold in health clubs and at select retailers. Wholly owned subsidiary of 24 Hour Fitness, the world’s largest fitness center chain.• Developed strategic plans, pricing strategies, and initial public relations campaign for groundbreaking bodybugg calorie management system, predating “quantified self” and fitness wearables trends.• Co-developed and -launched retail merchandising program for licensed health clubs, collaborating with sales and account management teams to drive double-digit growth at participating clubs.• Introduced Apex “fitness foods” to traditional retailers, developing new distribution channel anticipated to add at least $2 million to top-line revenues in first year, in addition to increasing overall brand recognition.• Launched Apex product line in Asia-based California Fitness chain, then fastest growing division of 24 Hour Fitness.• Launched first successful ready-to-drink line at Apex, with estimated first-year sales in excess of $1 million.• Provided primary business intelligence for brand/product, account management, and executive teams. Developed product and channel analyses and associated strategic recommendations.• Introduced annual limited-edition holiday snacks to product line-up, creating incremental sales and excitement during normally slow holiday season. Launched other snack extensions. Relaunched core meal replacement powder business.• Developed numerous in-club and employee promotions, including “The Workout Shake World Tour”, new employee apparel line, and “RTDini Lounge” concept to launch beverage line.
  • Mission Ventures
    Marketing & Business Development Associate
    Mission Ventures Jun 2001 - May 2002
    Us
    Bullrun Financial Inc.: Mission Ventures portfolio company and start-up developing innovative graphical decision software for institutional money managers.• Reported to managing partner and acting CEO. Assisted with all company activities, including marketing, business development, product development, and strategic planning. Participated in all board meetings.• Coordinated marketing, public relations, and sales force management efforts through active interaction with board. Prepared company and product launch plans, from alpha stage through first revenues.• Conceived and managed product usability testing in direct support of founder and CTO. Evaluated and selected consultants to enhance product development and user interface design.
  • Ethos Consulting Inc.
    Principal
    Ethos Consulting Inc. Mar 1994 - Aug 2000
    Nationally recognized, boutique executive search firm, founded in 1992, focusing on retained senior-level searches in start-up and high-growth technology and consumer products and services companies.• Managed VP-level searches, including development of position specifications and research strategies, candidate interviews, and client relations and handling. Collaborated on CEO- and board-level searches.• Developed close relationships with leading technology executives and influencers (venture capitalists, consultants, etc.), with focus on telecommunications and information services industries.• Collaborated with firm’s partners in strategic planning, business development, and creation of new firm identity and branding, including website and e-commerce initiatives.• Developed and managed advanced database systems that accelerated search process, aided in analysis and tracking of search metrics, and improved quality of client deliverables.• Advised clients and other senior executives on management and organizational strategies.
  • Shaw Medical Management Corporation (Dba The Shaw Group)
    Director Of Operations
    Shaw Medical Management Corporation (Dba The Shaw Group) May 1992 - Mar 1994
    Biotechnology venture capital incubator and administrative management firm. • Prepared competitive and marketing reports for pharmaceutical and surgical instrument markets.• Managed design and production of marketing and sales materials for portfolio companies.• Managed company-wide information technology services.

Dave Whelan Skills

Entrepreneurship Business Development Strategic Planning Strategy Strategic Partnerships Product Development Management New Business Development Marketing Competitive Analysis Start Ups Analysis Business Strategy Leadership Consulting Marketing Strategy Market Research Due Diligence Business Planning Cross Functional Team Leadership Product Management General Management Mergers And Acquisitions Program Management Advertising Genomics Healthcare Healthcare Consulting Consumer Healthcare Health And Wellness Venture Capital Operations Management Technology Commercialization Wearables Healthcare Information Technology Consumer Health Information Mobile Technology International Business Innovation Management Innovation Development Innovation Consulting Interim Management Start Up Consulting Business Growth Strategies Managing Business Growth Management Consulting Business Model Innovation Startup Development Telecommunications Mobile Health

Dave Whelan Education Details

  • Stanford University
    Stanford University
    Symbolic Systems
  • Ucla Anderson School Of Management
    Ucla Anderson School Of Management
    Entrepreneurship & Finance
  • London Business School
    London Business School
    International Exchange Programme
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon University
    Logic & Computation
  • Bucknell University
    Bucknell University
  • Lewisburg Area High School
    Lewisburg Area High School
    Hs

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