Dave Berkus Bio
Dave Berkus is a noted speaker, author and early stage private equity investor. He is acknowledged as one of the most active angel investors in the country, having made and actively participated in over 70 technology investments during the past decade. He currently manages two angel VC funds (Berkus Technology Ventures, LLC and Kodiak Ventures, L.P.), is a partner in Trenchant Ventures, LLC. Dave is past Chairman of the Tech Coast Angels, one of the largest angel networks in the United States.
Dave currently serves as chairman of six of his portfolio companies, and was named “Director of the Year, Early Stage Businesses” by Forum for Corporate Directors for his successful directorship and CEO coaching efforts. He founded his first commercial venture at the age of fifteen – a phonograph record production and manufacturing company he managed through his college years, taking it public shortly after college graduation. He was the founder of Computerized Lodging Systems Inc (CLS), which he guided as CEO for over a decade that included two consecutive years on the Inc.500 list of America’s fastest growing companies.
For his accomplishments in advancing technology in the hospitality industry, in 1998 he was inducted into the Hospitality (HFTP) “International Hall of Fame”, one of only thirty so honored worldwide over the years.
Dave is author of “Berkonomics” hard cover, soft cover and the associated workbook, and “Extending the Runway”, published by Thompson /Aspatore Press addressing resource and growth issues for early stage businesses. He speaks throughout the world on trends in technology and corporate governance and growth.
All content in this blog (c) 2009 David W. Berkus. All rights reserved. No portion of this blog may be reprinted without author’s permission.
Contact information:
Dave Berkus / dberkus@berkus.com / Phone (626) 355-5375
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