Where does David Mandell work?

David Mandell is Managing Director at Massive.

What check size does David Mandell write?

David Mandell typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.

Where did David Mandell go to school?

David Mandell studied at Lehigh University.

David Mandell

Investor

Managing 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

Skills & more

Corporate Communications2Messaging6Entrepreneurship77Strategic Partnerships18Social Media Marketing11Social Media8Business Development19Marketing Strategy12Product Development2Digital Strategy2Marketing45Social Networking3

+12 more

Public RelationsIntegrated MarketingProduct ManagementOnline AdvertisingSEOMarketing CommunicationsCompetitive AnalysisStrategic CommunicationsLeadershipManagementStrategyTeam Leadership

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Colleagues at Massive

Ari Newman

Co-Founder, GP at Massive

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Mandell?: 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.
Where does David Mandell work?: David Mandell is Managing Director at Massive.
What does David Mandell invest in?: David Mandell invests in Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Space Tech.
What check size does David Mandell write?: David Mandell typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
Where did David Mandell go to school?: David Mandell studied at Lehigh University.