David Allred

Co Founder and Managing Director at BCG Digital Ventures

David Allred is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of BCG Digital Ventures, a corporate investment and incubation firm. He has over twenty years of experience in developing and launching innovative businesses across various sectors, including broadband, wireless, video, and computer industries. His career includes significant achievements such as leading three large-scale startups (two of which went public and one was acquired), raising $100 million in capital, and overseeing the creation of a $1.5 billion division at Hewlett-Packard (HP) .1

Throughout his career, Allred has been instrumental in bringing 15 industry-first products and services to market, including advancements in broadband and mobile video technology. He has extensive international experience, having worked in 17 countries in the last two years alone. His previous roles include General Manager at HP Global Consumer and SMB Direct and VP of Marketing, Sales, and Product Management at DIRECTV .1

Experience

Co Founder and Managing Director at BCG Digital Ventures (January 2014 - Present)

Senior Executive Advisor at Booz Digital (2013 - December 2013), Chief Marketing Officer at Sezmi Corporation (November 2006 - January 2012), Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at KIT digital, Inc (January 2012 - 2012), VP Marketing and Product Management at Clearwire (June 2005 - October 2006), General Manager, HP Global Consumer and SMB Direct at Hewlett Packard (August 2003 - June 2005), VP Marketing, Sales and Product Management at DIRECTV (March 2000 - August 2003), Senior Manager, Strategic Advisory Services at Ernst & Young Consulting (June 1995 - March 2000), Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst, Entrepreneurial Services Group at Ernst & Young (June 1991 - June 1994)

Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Marketing (1994 - 1995), Brigham Young University: Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance (1988 - 1991)