About
David Cummings is an entrepreneur and investor who taught himself to code in 8th grade and went on to build several software companies, including Pardot, which became part of Salesforce's marketing cloud. In 2012 he launched the Atlanta Tech Village, a large coworking hub for tech startups, and he has mentored and invested in numerous startups. He is a graduate of Duke University and is currently working to develop South Downtown Atlanta into a startup hub.
Invests in
Marketing TechSaaS
Experience
- Atlanta VenturesCEO, Foundercurrent2012 — presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
- SoDo Atlanta, LLCCo-founder, Chairmancurrent2023 — presentAtlanta, GA
- Atlanta Tech VillageFoundercurrent2012 — present
- Intown Golf ClubCo-founder, Board Membercurrent2019 — present
- The PerlantCo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
- UndauntedCo-Foundercurrent2024 — presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
- Terminus SoftwareInvestor, Co-Founder, Board Membercurrent2014 — present
- CalendlyInvestor, Board Membercurrent2014 — presentGreater Atlanta Area
- SalesLoftInvestor, Co-Founder, Board Membercurrent2011 — presentGreater Atlanta Area
- Hannon Hill CorporationFounder/Chairmancurrent2000 — present
- Dragon ArmyInvestor, Co-Founder2013 — 2025
- Rigor, LLCInvestor, Co-Founder, Board Member2010 — 2020
- Pardot LLCFounder/CEO2007 — 2012
- Shotput VenturesManaging Director2009 — 2011
Skills & more
SaaS84Strategy47Management16Marketing27Start-ups73Entrepreneurship68Sales8B2B14Venture Capital28Blogging8Angel Investing1User Experience16
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AnalyticsProduct ManagementBusiness StrategyMarketing AutomationCompetitive AnalysisAgile MethodologiesCloud ComputingMarketing StrategyFrom David's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
CalendlyIntown GolfRigorSalesLoftSingleOpsTerminus
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at DOGWOOD VENTURES
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Cummings?
- David Cummings is an entrepreneur and investor who taught himself to code in 8th grade and went on to build several software companies, including Pardot, which became part of Salesforce's marketing cloud. In 2012 he launched the Atlanta Tech Village, a large coworking hub for tech startups, and he has mentored and invested in numerous startups. He is a graduate of Duke University and is currently working to develop South Downtown Atlanta into a startup hub.
- Where does David Cummings work?
- David Cummings is Founding Investor at DOGWOOD VENTURES.
- What does David Cummings invest in?
- David Cummings invests in Marketing Tech, SaaS.
- What companies has David Cummings invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Calendly, Intown Golf, Rigor, SalesLoft, SingleOps, Terminus.
- Where did David Cummings go to school?
- David Cummings studied at Duke University (BS, Economics).
Founder mafias
Techstars mafia238
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Jeremy AchinCloud Class 2013Founded Neo Cybernetica +2TJ ParkerTechstars Boston Accelerator 2013Founded Tjparker +2Spencer RascoffMentorFounded HeyLibby +2Sanjiv SanghaviTechstars New York City Accelerator 2012Founded Texture +2Brandon PatonMentorFounded Glider +2Weiting LiuMentorFounded Everyday.me +2
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Duke University mafia127
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Fred EhrsamB.S.Founded Nudge +1Zach PerretBSFounded PlaidRomesh SubramanianM.S.Founded RaNA Therapeutics +2Ian PeikonBSEFounded Cajal Therapeutics +1Carmichael RobertsDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) 1995Founded Lyratherapeutics +1Steve SemelsbergerMBAFounded YouEarnedIt +1
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Conductor Capital mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
DOGWOOD VENTURES mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Duke University522
Fred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersZach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of MischiefJulie YangVice President at InvestcorpScott RaneyManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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Shared employers
Also worked at SalesLoft9
Sydney SloanChief Marketing Officer at Scale Venture PartnersWill WalkerSenior Associate at Jump CapitalTami McQueenMedia & Marketing Contact at BIP VenturesJason GreenFounder and General Partner (Emeritus) at Emergence Capital PartnersJoe FloydGeneral Partner at Emergence Capital PartnersTom NoonanGeneral Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
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