David Carney

David Carney is the co-founder of Tailscale, a position he has held since March 2019.1 His LinkedIn username is dfcarney.

Professional Background

Prior to co-founding Tailscale, David had an extensive career in the tech industry, particularly in software development and entrepreneurship:

Previous Ventures::

• Co-founder of Format, where he served in various roles from 2012 to 2019, including:

  • Co-Founder & CFO (2017-2019)
  • Co-Founder & COO (2015-2017)
  • Co-Founder & Full Stack Rails and iOS Developer (2012-2015)1

• Co-founder of Form & Method (2010-2012)

• Co-founder of The Navarra Group (2008-2010)1

Technical Expertise:: David has significant experience in software development, particularly with:

• Ruby on Rails
• iOS development
• Full-stack development1

Career Progression

David's career shows a pattern of growth from technical roles to leadership positions:

1. He started as a software developer and contractor, working on various projects including Ruby on Rails and iPhone applications.
2. He then co-founded multiple companies, taking on increasingly senior roles.
3. At Format, he progressed from a technical role to COO and then CFO, demonstrating his ability to handle both technical and business aspects of a company.1

Current Role

As co-founder of Tailscale, David is likely involved in high-level decision-making and strategy for the company. Tailscale is a networking solution that makes it easy to connect and secure devices.1

David Carney's diverse experience in software development, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles has equipped him well for his current position as co-founder of Tailscale.