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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, VA
- 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
Business Process Improvement1Cross-functional Team Leadership13
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 Management1,135
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalCristina JunqueiraCo-founder of NubankAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 Ventures
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Also attended University of Arkansas78
Allison BeckHead of Events & Foundation at GreycroftSpencer FoustManaging Director at Sozo VenturesAaron PiercePartner at Perot JainAdam CoffmanGrowth Investor at Five Elms CapitalAdam BriceTrader at Hivemind Capital PartnersJD TamasManaging Director, Healthcare at Runway Growth Capital
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Also attended The University of Tulsa32
Jessica CrossfieldDirector of Venture Ecosystems at Founders Circle CapitalTracy ChristianInvestor at Iron PrairieTianyu ZhaoInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsMatt HickmanInvestment Principal at Plains VenturesTracy BlackPartner at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLCJordy AlbertGeneral Partner at Walkabout Ventures Llc
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Also attended Center for Creative Leadership18
Filip PintelonInvestment Partner Health at Capricorn Venture PartnersHolly FlanaganManaging Director at Gabriel InvestmentsBrendan FallisManaging Director at Leawood Venture Capital LlcRyan WeberFounder/Managing Partner at Great North VenturesMatt SchweickertVenture Partner at Composite VenturesSteve WietreckiManaging Partner at Perkins Cove Partners
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