Where does David Toothaker work?

David Toothaker is Founder & CEO of Full Sail Ventures LLC at Nielsen Innovate.

Where did David Toothaker go to school?

David Toothaker studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (Executive Education Program); University of Arkansas (Bachelor of Arts, Advertising and Marketing); The University of Tulsa.

David Toothaker

Investor

Founder & CEO of Full Sail Ventures LLC at Nielsen Innovate

United States

About

David Toothaker is founder and CEO of Full Sail Ventures LLC and an angel investor. He has held senior leadership roles across measurement analytics, management consulting, and global franchise operations, including responsibility for billion-dollar business units spanning multiple continents. His background includes relationship strategy work that resulted in a major retailer reversing a decade-long decision, and founding a consulting firm whose initiatives maintained significant market presence.

Experience

Full Sail Ventures LLCFounder and CEOcurrent2020 — present
NOCAP SportsChief Development Officer (Fractional), Board Advisorcurrent2023 — present
NOCAP SportsStrategic Advisorcurrent2023 — present
Red5Advisory Board Membercurrent2026 — present
Red5Advisory Board Membercurrent2026 — presentArlington, Virginia, United States
YOOBICAdvisory Board Membercurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
JackmanSenior Advisorcurrent2023 — present
EmonomyNon Executive Director2024 — 2025
BANYANSenior Advisor (acq. by BILT Rewards2023 — 2025
BANYANChief Customer Officer2021 — 2023
NielsenGM, Global Strategic Partnerships2018 — 2020
NielsenGlobal Retail Liaison - Nielsen Innovate2016 — 2020
NielsenSVP, Global Retail Partnerships2016 — 2018
NielsenSVP, Global Walmart Team - Leader2014 — 2016
NielsenGlobal VP, Walmart and Sam's Club2013 — 2014
NielsenVP, Walmart and Sam's Club US Division2008 — 2013
Maverick Minds: Growth Strategy, Incubator, Early-Stage Investments, Growth AdvisorsMaverick Minds - Founder / Owner2006 — 2010Global
Maverick Minds: Growth Strategy, Incubator, Early-Stage Investments, Growth AdvisorsSkin Strong - The Skin Equipment Company2007 — 2009
Maverick Minds: Growth Strategy, Incubator, Early-Stage Investments, Growth AdvisorsCulturewaves : The Behavior Science Company2006 — 2008
Tyson FoodsMD, Strategic Innovation and New Ventures1998 — 2006
Tyson FoodsVarious Roles1992 — 1997

Skills & more

Strategy2Strategic Planning6Analytical SkillsLeadership17TeamworkManagementNegotiationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingBusiness Process Improvement1Cross-functional Team Leadership13

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Business TransformationCompetitive AnalysisProduct DevelopmentCustomer InsightMarketing StrategyMarketing ResearchMarket ResearchMarket AnalysisShopper MarketingAdvertisingRetailConsumer Products

From David's professional profile.

Colleagues at Nielsen Innovate

Adi Regev

Sales Director at Unilever Israel at Nielsen Innovate

Arie Shen

Strategic Business Advisor at Nielsen Innovate

Aviv Hod

Media & XR expert at Nielsen Innovate

Baljit Singh

SVP, Global Head of Corporate Development, Nielsen at Nielsen Innovate

Bharat Sajnani

VP Investments and Portfolio Development at Nielsen Innovate

Dani Sherf

Business Mentor at IDCBeyond at Nielsen Innovate

Dov Yarkoni

Managing Director at Nielsen Innovate

Dr. Gali Einav

Digital Media Professor at IDC and Strategy Consultant at TMT at Nielsen Innovate

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Toothaker?: David Toothaker is founder and CEO of Full Sail Ventures LLC and an angel investor. He has held senior leadership roles across measurement analytics, management consulting, and global franchise operations, including responsibility for billion-dollar business units spanning multiple continents. His background includes relationship strategy work that resulted in a major retailer reversing a decade-long decision, and founding a consulting firm whose initiatives maintained significant market presence.
Where does David Toothaker work?: David Toothaker is Founder & CEO of Full Sail Ventures LLC at Nielsen Innovate.
Where did David Toothaker go to school?: David Toothaker studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (Executive Education Program); University of Arkansas (Bachelor of Arts, Advertising and Marketing); The University of Tulsa.

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Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management577

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Also attended University of Arkansas29

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Also attended The University of Tulsa9

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Also attended Center for Creative Leadership7

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