David Mandell
InvestorManaging Director at Massive
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Writes $500K – $2M checks
About
David Mandell, a multi‑time founder of PivotDesk and OneRiot turned investor, coaches CEOs—using empathy for fundraising and board challenges—to shape company culture through daily actions and communication.
Invests in
Climate TechDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSaaSSpace Tech
Experience
- MassiveCo-Founder, General Partnercurrent2020 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
- VentureVoodoo Partners, IncManaging Directorcurrent2001 — presentBoulder, CO
- TechstarsMentorcurrent2007 — present
- TechstarsEntrepreneur in Residence2017 — 2018Boulder, CO
- The FundPartner2020 — 2024Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Blue Sky BridgeBoard Member2019 — 2024
- Founder FightsCo-Founder2016 — 2022Boulder, CO
- UpsuiteBoard Member2019 — 2021Denver, Colorado
- PivotDeskCo-Founder, CEO2012 — 2017Boulder, CO
- IgnighterCEO2009 — 2010
- OneRiotFounder, VP Marketing2006 — 2008Boulder, CO
- Deloitte ConsultingManaging Director, Global Communications1997 — 1999
- Cohn & WolfeV.P. Group Manager1994 — 1997
Education
- Lehigh University1986 — 1989
Skills & more
Corporate Communications2Messaging6Entrepreneurship77Strategic Partnerships18Social Media Marketing11Social Media8Business Development19Marketing Strategy12Product Development2Digital Strategy2Marketing45Social Networking3
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Public RelationsIntegrated MarketingProduct ManagementOnline AdvertisingSEOMarketing CommunicationsCompetitive AnalysisStrategic CommunicationsLeadershipManagementStrategyTeam LeadershipFrom David's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Lehigh University54
Joseph R. SavianoFounder and Managing Member at Dot CapitalStuart SchnabolkChief Financial Officer at Ibex InvestorsEric HeilManaging Partner at Medical Excellence CapitalJay FraserInvestor at Side Door VenturesMegan CainPrincipal at The Westly GroupSam GerouxAnalyst, Data at Stripes
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Shared employers
Also worked at Techstars377
Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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Also worked at The Fund18
Elicia McDonaldCEO & Partner at AirTree VenturesAri NewmanCo-Founder, GP at MassiveEamonn CareyGeneral Partner at Tera VenturesAdrian PetersenPartner at AfterWork VenturesJenny FieldingFounder & General Partner at Everywhere VenturesScott HartleyFounder & General Partner at Everywhere Ventures
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Also worked at PivotDesk1
Also worked at Deloitte Consulting1,036
Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at InvestinorØysteinInvestor at InvestinorMinh DoAnalyst at Golden Gate Ventures
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