As a serial entrepreneur, David has co-founded several successful companies in the areas of medical diagnostics, sports medicine, consumer package goods, wine accessories and ophthalmic medical devices. He is actively involved in multiple startup incubators in Florida and Texas, and is a frequent lecturer at the University of Florida, Engineering and Business Schools. David is actively involved in the Dallas based Health Wildcatter accelerator and has taken three companies through their intensive 12-week program. During his 25 year corporate career, he was a senior R&D executive for Novartis, Alcon Labs and Allergan where he led a wide range of research teams responsible for developing and commercializing many new pharmaceutical products and medical devices. With his broad experience, he brings an enthusiasm for innovation and entrepreneurism to his companies. As a self-described “tinkerer” and inventor he has over 50 patents and has authored almost 200 scientific publications.