David J. Phillips is a distinguished thought leader and experienced executive with over 25 years of expertise in technology innovation, strategic business development, and sustainable growth. Currently based in Austin, Texas, he has a strong track record of driving digital transformation initiatives and building high-performance teams in both startup environments and large enterprises. David is recognized for his visionary approach to leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI and IoT, to create impactful solutions and foster market disruption. He is passionate about mentorship, ethical technology, and contributing to the tech community through speaking engagements and advisory roles.
David J. Phillips's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:
Spearheaded and successfully closed a $50M Series C funding round for a leading SaaS company, enabling significant product expansion and market penetration.
Directed the global launch of three flagship software products, exceeding adoption targets by an average of 150% within the first year and securing multiple industry awards for innovation.
Delivered a widely acclaimed keynote address on 'The Ethical Imperative in AI Development' to an audience of over 2,000 industry professionals.
Grew a software engineering department from 15 to over 100 engineers within three years, fostering a culture of innovation and significantly reducing time-to-market for new features.
Y Combinator
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
UC Santa Barbara
First Round Capital - Angel Track
Dev Bootcamp
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