Dave Hoover

Dave Hoover is the Founder and CEO of Red Squirrel Technologies, a company he established in August 2015. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, Hoover has a diverse background in software engineering and entrepreneurship, having co-founded and held leadership roles in multiple technology companies.

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • Founder / CEO at Red Squirrel Technologies (2015 - Present)
  • Co-Founder / Co-CEO at Quickbeam (2022 - Present)
  • Partner at The Canoe Project (2021 - Present)
  • Board Chair at We All Code (2019 - 2022)
  • Board Member at Code Platoon (2016 - 2022)

• Previous Experience:

  • VP of Engineering (interim) at Ascent RegTech (2019)
  • Head Of Engineering at Raise (2016 - 2018)
  • Senior Ethereum Engineer at Raise (2016)
  • Ethereum Developer at ConsenSys (2016)
  • Co-founder, Managing Director, Advisor at Dev Bootcamp (2012 - 2016)
  • Various engineering roles at Groupon, Obtiva, ThoughtWorks, and the American Medical Association.

Educational and Personal Insights

Hoover has expressed a deep commitment to fostering diverse teams within his companies. He has also shared insights about the origins of the name "Red Squirrel," which he has used as an online pseudonym since around 2004, reflecting a personal connection to the brand he built.1234

In addition to his role at Red Squirrel Technologies, Hoover actively engages with the tech community through various initiatives and social media platforms, where he shares updates and reflections on his work and the industry.