David DeMember

My career began in digital community platforms and live events during the early evolution of online music culture. That journey led to co-founding Raves.com and what eventually became Flavorus, where I helped build the foundational product, partnerships, and team that positioned the company for its eventual $14M acquisition.

I later founded and led Toi, a venture studio partnering with founders and growth-stage companies across education, AI, media, and wellness. We worked with more than 120 companies, built a 25-person cross-functional team, and supported ventures that went on to be acquired by Microsoft and others. The focus was always the same: turning ambiguity into execution.

Most recently, I served as Chief Experience Officer at Shiftwave, integrating product strategy, partnerships, brand systems, and digital experience into a cohesive growth engine. During that period, the company experienced significant multi-year growth, achieved a 91% NPS, and secured strategic partnerships across professional sports, global conferences, and international organizations.

Across every chapter, the throughline is clear:

Growth happens when product, narrative, and ecosystem align.

I’m particularly drawn to companies redefining categories in wellness, performance, education, and experience-driven platforms, especially at moments of reinvention or scale.

I also mentor and coach aspiring designers, strategist, researchers and entrepreneurs at Summit Impact and CareerFoundry, sharing my insights and best practices from running 2 agencies and 8 startups with 3 exits. My mission is to empower people and organizations to achieve their full potential through innovation and design.

I have 3 amazing sons and my perfect life partner..my pride and joy.