David Van Wie is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a strong background in computer science and communication theory. With over 200 issued US patents and published applications, he has made pioneering contributions to the fields of digital rights management, secure distributed computing, and social communications. He has founded or co-founded seven successful startups, including two resulting in IPOs. As the founder and chief investment officer of Aventurine Capital Group, he now works with business leaders to turn their long-term visions into successful investments. His experience in private company finance, international business, mergers & acquisitions, and exit strategies has made him a sought-after advisor for dozens of entrepreneurs and CEOs in North America, Europe, and Asia. He has served on the boards of over a dozen private companies and has been an officer and a director of a public company.