Dave Mayer

Dave Mayer is the Founder and CEO of Technical Integrity, a boutique recruiting firm based in Boulder, Colorado.13 He is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, community building, and catalyzing positive change.1

Professional Background

Dave founded Technical Integrity in November 2010, focusing on executive search and technical recruitment.3 The company is known for its culture-first approach to recruiting, working with clients ranging from large companies like Twitter to mid-size startups.2 Technical Integrity emphasizes diversity in hiring and acquired women-in-tech recruiting firm FindMyFlock in 2019.1

Entrepreneurial and Community Involvement

Dave is passionate about growing inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems based on the "Give First" ethos.1 His community involvement includes:

• Serving on the Steering Committee for Startup Colorado
• Co-founding the non-profit Aspen Entrepreneurs
• Being a founding member of two mission-driven tech startups
• Working as an angel investor
• Speaking regularly on Mental Health and Wellness in the startup realm

Dave has also been involved in organizing events like Denver Startup Week and Boulder Startup Week.1

Professional Philosophy

Technical Integrity was built on the notion of providing better service and partnership with clients, candidates, and the community.3 Dave emphasizes transparency, honesty, and integrity in his approach to recruiting, rejecting the traditional "pushy-sales" and quantity-based methods.3 He focuses on finding long-term fits between developers and companies, considering both technical skills and cultural alignment.2

Personal Interests

When not working, Dave enjoys hiking in the mountains with his wife and their senior great danes, snowboarding, and discovering new music.1