About
David Secunda is the founder and CEO of Avid4 Adventure and has served as CEO for three companies over approximately 20 years, raising more than $26M in capital. He has worked as an entrepreneur in residence for two venture capital firms and held the Governor-appointed chairmanship of the Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Advisory Committee, along with board roles at the Entrepreneurs' Organization and the American Camp Association. Secunda began his career with Outward Bound in the U.S. and U.K., holds a B.S. in recreation, and previously served as Director of Outdoor Recreation for the University of Colorado, where he helped found the Association for Outdoor Recreation and the Outdoor Network.
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Experience
- Avid4 AdventureFounder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- Avid4 AdventureFounder and Interim CEO2023 — 2024Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Matchstick VenturesStrikercurrent2022 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
- University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of BusinessMentorcurrent2017 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
- WorkBrightFounder and Executive Board Chaircurrent2014 — presentBoulder, CO
- TechstarsMentorcurrent2009 — present
- Avid4 AdventureFounder & CEO2004 — 2014Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Mobius Venture CapitalEntreprenur in Residence2002 — 2004
- PlanetOutdoorsFounder and President1999 — 2001
- Outdoor Industry AssociationPresident1992 — 1998
Skills & more
Strategic Planning23Leadership47Public Speaking11Strategy18Marketing25Outdoor Education28Start-ups46Outdoor Recreation33Strategic Partnerships21Selling1Sales21Public Relations8
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FundraisingAdventure TravelEntrepreneurshipSocial MediaSmall BusinessOnline MarketingSkiBackpackingVenture CapitalMarketing StrategyEvent PlanningStart-up Ventures- Certified SPI — American Mountain Guides Association
- Wilderness First Responder — NOLS Wilderness Medicine
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Secunda?
- David Secunda is the founder and CEO of Avid4 Adventure and has served as CEO for three companies over approximately 20 years, raising more than $26M in capital. He has worked as an entrepreneur in residence for two venture capital firms and held the Governor-appointed chairmanship of the Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing Advisory Committee, along with board roles at the Entrepreneurs' Organization and the American Camp Association. Secunda began his career with Outward Bound in the U.S. and U.K., holds a B.S. in recreation, and previously served as Director of Outdoor Recreation for the University of Colorado, where he helped found the Association for Outdoor Recreation and the Outdoor Network.
- Where does David Secunda work?
- David Secunda is Founder of WorkBright.
- What companies did David Secunda found?
- David Secunda founded WorkBright.
- Where did David Secunda go to school?
- David Secunda studied at University of Colorado Boulder (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Recreation); University of Colorado Boulder (Bachelor's Degree, Psychology); San Diego State University (Recreation).
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