David Barron is a seasoned executive with an entrepreneurial spirit and a track record of success in commercializing emerging technologies and launching new product categories. He has worked with industry-leading companies such as Apple, AT&T, Comcast, and Microsoft, as well as in early-stage startups, with broad functional experience in business development, marketing, and investment strategy. His deep understanding of a variety of industries, technologies, and business models makes him an expert in strategic partnerships, technology commercialization, startup operations, corporate innovation strategy, and intellectual property/technology licensing. David holds a JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, an MBA from Illinois Institute of Technology, an Executive Management Program certificate from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, and a BS from Ithaca College. Not only has he held leadership positions in multiple organizations, but he has also been a mentor at a variety of accelerator programs. David is highly skilled in explaining complex technologies to non-technical audiences, and has been a featured speaker or panelist at high-profile industry events such as CES and Digital Hollywood.