Dave Blakey

Dave Blakey is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology expert with a strong background in cybersecurity and software development.1 He is the founder and former CEO of Snapt, a company that provides load balancing, acceleration, security, and caching solutions for websites, applications, and services.1

Career Highlights

Snapt: Dave founded Snapt in 2012 and served as its CEO for over 10 years, until October 2022.1 Under his leadership, the company:

• Raised over $10 million in funding
• Grew to serve 400 clients globally
• Developed products used by major organizations like NASA, DoD, Intel, Cisco, LEGO, and Target
• Secured multiple patents

Current Role: As of October 2024, Dave Blakey is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at October Health (previously known as Panda Health), a company focused on scaling proactive and predictive mental healthcare.1 He joined the company in November 2022 and is helping to lead their expansion into the US market.

Expertise and Achievements

• Over 20 years of experience in the tech industry
• Recognized as a thought leader in load balancing, web acceleration, and secure application delivery
• Youngest person to obtain A+, MCSE, and MCP certifications in the Southern Hemisphere at age 111
• Serial entrepreneur with experience founding and exiting multiple tech companies
• Angel investor in various startups1

Previous Experience

• CTO at Opteq International (2005-2012), where he led product development and grew the business internationally1
• Partner at Kinetiq Web Movement (2005-2008), managing software development and infrastructure for large forum brands1

Dave Blakey's expertise in technology, cybersecurity, and business development has established him as a prominent figure in the tech startup ecosystem.1