Dave C.

Experience

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  WTIA

  Mentor

  Nov 2025 - Present

  Support early-stage, technology startups in reaching their next milestones as they navigate growing revenue, securing investment, and building their team.

  • Mentoring early-stage startup companies with their operational, finance and GTM needs.
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  Plug and Play Tech Center

  Mentor

  Jul 2025 - Present

  Plug and Play Tech Center is a leading innovation platform that connects startups, corporations, and investors across multiple industries worldwide.

  • Mentor AI-focused startups, contributing to their technological development and market strategy.
  • Provide insights into startup scaling and innovation during mentorship sessions.
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  Kelsor Ventures

  Principal Consultant, Advisor, Coach, Mentor

  Jan 2025 - Present

  Kelsor Ventures is a business consulting firm specializing in scaling operations and finance for founders.

  • Provide fractional and consulting services to entrepreneurs and leaders, utilizing operations management, financial management and strategic planning skills to enhance business operations and pursue growth opportunities.
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  Venture Mechanics

  Catapult Accelerator Mentor

  Jan 2025 - Present

  Venture Mechanics provides coworking facilities and incubator programs for startups in Bellevue, WA.

  • Mentor startups in the incubator; and mentor prospective startups looking to join.
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  Fractionals United

  Member

  Jun 2024 - Present

  Fractionals United is a community that supports fractional leaders by providing a platform for knowledge exchange and professional networking.

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  Alchemist Accelerator

  Alumni Mentor

  Jul 2023 - Present

  Alchemist Accelerator is a premier accelerator for enterprise startups, providing mentoring and resources to help them scale.

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  SkedgeAlert, Inc

  Board Member

  Jun 2020 - May 2024
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  SkedgeAlert, Inc

  Co-Founder & COO, CFO

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2024

  • A B2B2C SaaS service that broadcasted appointment availability to consumers in real-time using mobile app technology, enabling businesses to quickly fill last-minute openings due to cancellations and rescheduling.
  • Developed and executed operational strategies, scaling the HealthTech startup to 15 employees and 6 contractors
  • Optimized daily operations, managing Development, IT, Finance, and HR to drive growth and efficiency
  • Co-led fundraising efforts, securing $5 million across funding rounds
  • Led product development from concept to delivery (0 to 1), achieving operational milestones and increasing company valuation
  • Defined and implemented GAAP-compliant financial reporting and tax processes, ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Fostered a high-performance culture, driving employee engagement and dedication to company goals
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  Camber Consulting LLC

  Senior GRC Consultant

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2019

  • Provided consulting expertise in areas such as Project Management, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance and Mentoring.
  • Clients: SAP Concur - Cyber Security, Microsoft - Operations
  • Led initiatives to enhance operational risk management and internal controls, authoring comprehensive risk assessment playbook and orchestrating Vision project
  • Directed the implementation of a Unified Controls Framework (UCF), improving compliance efficiency by 20%
  • Established PCI DSS compliance for a Level 1 Merchant, achieving on-time compliance for first time in five years
  • Assumed PMO/Chief of Staff responsibilities, streamlining team operations to enable delivery of strategic priorities
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  Resources Global Professionals

  Senior Finance Consultant

  Nov 2004 - Nov 2015

  • Provided consulting expertise in areas such as Project Management, Revenue Recognition, Controls and Compliance and Business Intelligence.
  • Clients: SAP Concur - Finance, Microsoft – Corp Finance, OEM Finance
  • Spearheaded the finance workstream for Microsoft’s $14B OEM Windows transformation to digital, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, tight controls, and global activation tracking while reducing piracy by 50%
  • Envisioned, designed, and led development of a dynamic BI reporting tool, managing end-to-end implementation, updates, and user training. This significantly enhanced management decision-making around geo spend
  • Key analysis role in quarterly Corp close processes and 10Q/10K requirements, contributing to timely and accurate public (SEC) financial disclosures
  • Aligned internal accounting policies with GAAP, reducing gaps by 93% and enhancing reporting and compliance
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  Two Degrees

  Consultant - Interim Controller

  Oct 2003 - Nov 2004

  • Directed budget preparation and management reporting, providing actionable insights to executive leadership
  • Played a key role in achieving SOX compliance, developing internal controls and conducting testing

• Terabeam

  Accounting Manager

  Mar 2000 - Mar 2003

  • Telecommunications company which transmitted Internet traffic over invisible laser beams and later over radio wave.
  • Managed financial reporting and led ERP transitions, ensuring seamless system integration and user adoption
  • Developed and implemented cost accounting and forecasting models to improve financial accuracy