David Piester

About David Piester

Partner/Founder Global Intelligence Solutions- a premium consulting firm focusing on commercial GTM strategy and execution for early stage/start up tech firms. We are a highly skilled team focused on commercial execution into new markets. Speaker/Mentor focused on Sales/ Marketing Growth for early stage tech firms in the US, going after complex medium-large enterprise SaaS clients. Senior Global Sales Executive - Coach and Mentor at a leading early-stage software technology startup/company specializing in ML and AI-based software products in the areas of Data & Analytics, Metadata Management, Data Science, Data Governance, Security & Privacy, and Regulatory Compliance in Biotech, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, Healthcare, Media, Manufacturing, Retail, and Government.Specializes in simplifying highly complex data enterprise solutions for large blue chip companies to drive business outcomes. Intuitive focus on \"moving the needle\", on both top and bottom line initiatives, at large Fortune 100 corporations. Skilled entrepreneur and hunter at start-up/up-start companies with leading technology. Top-performing sales executive with intuitive, proactive approach to creating innovative business development strategies designed to stimulate sales, increase global market presence, and enhance bottom-line results. Proven track record for capturing opportunities within highly competitive sectors, winning large enterprise deals with Fortune 500 companies, and achieving strong revenue contributions. Persuasive communicator; build relationships with individuals at all levels. Areas of Expertise:• Data Asset Management/Data Governance/Data Quality/Data Lineage• Metadata Management • Regulatory Compliance solutions/Security and Privacy tech• Account Management and Customer Success Leader• Life Sciences/Fintech/Healthcare/Telco• Consultative/ Solution Sales• Channel Development & Growth• Highly complex Gen AI and Data Analytics enterprise solutions • Strategic Alliances / Partnerships• Implementing New GTM strategies at software start-up firms

Experience

1. Founder CEO

   Global Intelligence Solutions

   Apr 2025 — Present · Carlsbad, CA, US

   Co-Founder of a premium consulting firm, focusing on commercial GTM execution for early stage tech start-ups. GIS empowers early-stage tech companies to rapidly achieve market penetration, scalable growth, and brand recognition through smart, efficient GTM strategies—setting the global standard for commercial success across the U.S, LATAM, and beyond.Think of us as a special ops Navy Seal team, executing on the ground and in the boardroom, with 10+ consultants, specializing in Commercial GTM Execution.WE ARE NOT just Fractional CRO/CCO\'s, but a TEAM of highly trained and experienced COMMERCIAL GTM EXPERTS. Our team includes Entrepreneurs, Founders, Experienced Sales and Marketing Execs, Inside Sales, Sales Hunters and Farmers, GTM Strategists, Senior Developers, CTO\'s, Legal, Finance, and Accountants.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Business Administration-Marketing Management

  1991 — 1992

• San Diego Christian College

  BS, Business Administration

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Business Process
• Big Data
• Erp
• Entrepreneurship
• New Business Development
• Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Direct Sales
• Solution Selling
• Salesforce.com
• Business Alliances
• Business Intelligence
• Sap
• Strategic Planning
• Account Management
• High-Impact Presentations
• Negotiation
• Complex Negotiations
• Lead Generation
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Business Development
• Consultative / Solution Sales
• Process Improvement
• Team Building & Leadership
• Cloud Computing
• Sales
• Key Account Management
• Channel Development & Growth
• Sales Process
• Speaker at Various Sap Conferences
• Business Analysis
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Sap Software & Solutions / Services
• Sales / Business Analytics