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Dave Malcolm
Managing Director and Co-Founder, Startup Haven Accelerator
Dave Malcolm is an experienced entrepreneur, advisor, and startup ecosystem leader based in Seattle, Washington. He currently serves as the Managing Director and Co-Founder of the Startup Haven Accelerator.1
Career Highlights
Startup Haven: Dave joined Startup Haven in November 2020 as the Managing Director and Co-Founder of their accelerator program.1 In this role, he helps lead the organization's efforts to support early-stage startups.
Extensive Advisory Experience: Throughout his career, Dave has served as an advisor to numerous startups, including:
- Styku (2012-present)
- Ripl, Inc. (2013-2019)
- Socedo (2013-2018, acquired by Azuqua)
- Prism Money (2013-2016, acquired by Handle Financial)
- Email Copilot (2013-2016, acquired by Return Path/Seismic)
- Appetas (2013-2014, acquired by Google)
- MetricsHub (2013, acquired by Microsoft)1
Entrepreneurial Experience: Dave has founded and led several companies:
- CEO and Co-Founder of SCW Technologies Limited (2018-2020), focusing on converting waste plastics into useful byproducts
- Acting CEO of LabLightAR (2017), an augmented reality startup1
Corporate Experience: Prior to his focus on startups, Dave held various leadership positions at Microsoft from 1989 to 2004, including:
- Development Director for Online Sports on Xbox Live
- Director of Planning for Microsoft Sports and Racing Games
- Integration Director for the $1.6B Visio acquisition
- Group Product Manager for Exchange Server
- Lead Product Manager for Internet Information Server1
Accelerator Experience
Before Startup Haven, Dave was involved with Techstars:
- Executive Director of Microsoft Accelerator for Azure (2012-2013)
- Managing Director of Microsoft Accelerator for Kinect (2011-2012)
- Mentor for Techstars Seattle (2010-2011)1
Education
Dave holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Washington.1
Dave Malcolm's extensive experience in technology, startups, and accelerator programs makes him well-suited for his current role at Startup Haven, where he leverages his expertise to support and guide early-stage companies.
