David Katcher

Chief Operating Officer @HopSkipDrive

Arlington Heights, IL, US
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WORK HISTORY

May 2025 — Present

Chief Operating Officer @HopSkipDrive

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Chicago, IL, US

HopSkipDrive exists to create opportunity for all through mobility. We’re a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity, and care. Through our marketplace, we connect kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly vetted caregivers on wheels. Through our software, we solve the biggest transportation challenges facing schools and school districts around the country.

EDUCATION

2007 — 2009

Columbia Business School

MBA

1999 — 2003

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering

SKILLS

Strategic SourcingMerchant ServicesCost ManagementCustomer ExperienceStart-UpsSalesforce.comSales ManagementFinancial ModelingAnalyticsBusiness DevelopmentStrategic ConsultingManagement ConsultingBusiness IntelligenceDaily DealsOperations ManagementOnline AdvertisingForecastingData WarehousingSales Operations

ABOUT DAVID KATCHER

David is an accomplished business leader with over 15 years of experience driving growth and transformation at hyper-growth startups, from early-stage ventures to successful IPOs. His expertise includes business and product strategy, building and leading high-performing teams, scaling operations, and launching innovative products and services that deliver significant growth and market share expansion.With deep experience fueling growth at marketplace companies across diverse industries—including e-commerce, ridesharing, hospitality, and mental healthcare—David has consistently delivered impactful results. He has led teams of over 600 people, managed complex P & Ls, and held senior-level operating roles, serving as Head of Global Operations at Lyft, COO at AvantStay, COO at Rula, and currently, COO at HopSkipDrive.

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