David Wolpa

About David Wolpa

I\'m drawn to solving problems that impact society in a big way. This passion began with my first job as an engineer at NASA, and has continued throughout my 15-year career in climate tech.My career journey, which includes engineering for the International Space Station, earning an MBA from a top school, leading tech sales initiatives, and performing improv comedy, has armed me with a unique skill set:• New Business / Market Development• Sales Process Design and Implementation• Product Development• Strategic Planning and Analysis• Solutions Marketing• Team Building and Leadership• Customer Success• P&L ManagementI am at my best when I’m thinking strategically about go to market opportunities, creating a plan of action, and leading teams to execute.

Experience

1. Chief Revenue Officer

   AiDASH

   Aug 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   AiDash helps core industries become more resilient, efficient and sustainable through the power of satellites and AI. With access to a continual, near real-time stream of critical data, utilities, energy, transportation, water and wastewater and other core industries can make more informed decisions and build optimized long-term plans, all while reducing costs, improving reliability, and achieving sustainability goals.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1999 — 2003

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  MBA

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Smart Grid
• Energy Efficiency
• Energy
• Business Strategy
• Solar Energy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Enterprise Software
• Energy Policy
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Financial Modeling
• Management
• Start-Ups
• Business Development
• Enterprise Technology Sales
• Strategy
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Sales