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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
Founder at PivotDesk
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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
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Colleagues 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 Founder of PivotDesk and 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.
- What companies did David Mandell found?
- David Mandell founded PivotDesk.
- Where did David Mandell go to school?
- David Mandell studied at Lehigh University.
Founder mafias
Techstars mafia2,005
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Brad FeldCo-founderFounded TechstarsGleb ChuvpiloTechstars Boston Accelerator 2014Founded Thor Directed Energy +6David CummingsTechstars Boulder Accelerator 2012Founded Undaunted +6Jagmeet LambaEntrepreneurshipFounded Certa +3Ben LammMentor & InvestorFounded Breaking +3T.J. ParkerTechstars Boston Accelerator 2013Founded Tjparker +2
+ 1,998 more
Techstars mafia315
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Jagmeet LambaEntrepreneurshipFounded Certa +3Jeremy AchinCloud Class 2013Founded Neo Cybernetica +2Ari TullaMentorFounded Elo Health +2Brandon PatonMentorFounded Glider +2Weiting LiuMentorFounded Everyday.me +2Zack WeinerMentorFounded overtime +2
+ 308 more
Lehigh University mafia47
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Eric HeilBSE CandidateFounded Ladderbio +1Dalton CombsBachelor's degreeFounded Boundless Mind +1Joseph R. SavianoBachelor of Science - BSFounded DotcapitalJon HallettB.S.Founded GridlineJeffrey SternbergBachelor of Science (BS)Founded HuntclubStephen KlaskoB.S.Founded University of South Florida
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Same school
Also attended Lehigh University191
Joseph R. SavianoFounder and Managing Member at Dot CapitalStuart SchnabolkChief Financial Officer at Ibex InvestorsEric HeilManaging Partner at Medical Excellence CapitalHa DaoAssociate at PROOFJay FraserInvestor at Side Door VenturesMegan CainPrincipal at The Westly Group
+ 185 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Techstars820
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
+ 814 more
Also worked at The Fund23
Conor HarbeckChief of Staff @ Dorm Room Fund at Dorm RoomElicia McDonaldCEO & Partner at AirTree VenturesAri NewmanCo-Founder, GP at MassiveEamonn CareyGeneral Partner at Tera VenturesJoy JingMarketing & Social Media at Lair East LabsAdrian PetersenPartner at AfterWork Ventures
+ 17 more
Also worked at PivotDesk2
Also worked at Deloitte Consulting2,000
Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewBrian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesRaychel BailonVP of Finance at Felicis Ventures
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