David Rich

Experience

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  DemoWORKS, Inc.

  Feb 1994 - Dec 1998

  Founder & President

  Founder of NYC based in-store marketing company, which had 100% plus growth 5 consecutive years. Clients included Frito-Lay, Kraft Foods, Godiva Chocolatier, Coca-Cola and Proctor & Gamble.Merged with All-Ways Advertising.

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  All-Ways In-Store

  Dec 1998 - Nov 2005

  Co-Founder & President

  Created and led one of the largest regional in-store marketing companies in the USA. Developed industry leading technology that is licensed internationally. Clients included Campbell's, M&M Mars, Con-Agra and PepsiAcquired by Promoworks (backed by Eos Private Equity)

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  ICC/Decision Services

  Jan 1999 - Sept 2016

  CEO

  ICC/Decision Services was a global, New York City based privately held company that worked with the world's largest retailers and brands to design and execute customer experience management programs. Through quantitative and qualitative methodologies ICC drove all levels of organizations to measure, manage and improve the customer experience. Acquired by StellaService (backed by Norwest Venture Partners, Comcast Ventures, RRE Ventures, Forerunner Ventures)

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  TLG Capital

  Jan 2009 - now

  Founder & Managing Partner

  TLG Capital offers clarity, connections and capital to select entrepreneurs.

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  Vesta

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2015

  Co-Founder & Board Member

  Vesta/Social Media Link is the leading tech-enabled media and marketing services company that gives influential consumers an authentic brand experience and then makes it easy for them to share their experiences, reviews and recommendations via social media. Acquired by FYF (backed by Tenth Avenue Holdings, LLC)

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  Palabra

  Jan 2019 - now

  Founder

  Palabra events gather business leaders for curated conversations that, through the power of personal stories, explore meaningful questions about leadership, innovation, change, and impact. We lead virtual as well as in-person programming. Our unique, proven format has accelerated deals, established thought leadership, and solidified team cohesion.

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  Twig Lane Advisory & Coaching

  Jan 2019 - now

  Founder

  Twig Lane Advisory guides entrepreneurs and executives to develop a comprehensive road map for navigating transition with purpose and intention. Through individual and small group work, moderated discussions, we provide clarity, confidence, and accountability for those facing professional and/or personal transitions.

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  Teamshares

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2024

  Former Owners Program

  Teamshares is a venture-backed fintech company that helps small businesses become employee-owned. I designed the Former Owners Program, which provided content, community, and individualized support for the change in status and other impacts that accompany each conversion from founder to employee-owned business.

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  Modern Elder Academy

  May 2023 - now

  Guest Faculty

  Modern Elder Academy is the world's first midlife wisdom school. MEA blends midlife wisdom and social science-based research to help adults find and focus on their calling. From online courses to workshop retreats in Baja and Santa Fe, MEA students learn from the teachings of world-renowned experts across various fields to connect with and grow their own wisdom.