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David Nelsen
Investor, Board Member, Bumped Inc. CEO & Founder
David Nelsen is an experienced entrepreneur and business leader with a focus on financial technology and loyalty programs.1 He was the CEO and Founder of Bumped Inc from March 2017 to December 2022, a company that aimed to help brands build relationships with customers by turning shoppers into shareholders.1
Prior to Bumped, Nelsen co-founded and led Giftango Corporation, a digital payments platform for gift cards, which was acquired by InComm in December 2012.1 After the acquisition, he served as GM of InComm Digital until March 2014.1
Nelsen's entrepreneurial journey also includes:
- Board member positions at Qualtik (since 2019) and Facteus (since 2015)1
- A brief stint on the board of GlobeSherpa, Inc. (2014-2015)1
His educational background includes a BS in Business with a focus on Management Information Systems from Oregon State University (1995-1998).1
Nelsen is known for his innovative approach to loyalty programs and financial technology. He founded Bumped on the belief that everyone deserves to be an owner, aiming to reward customers with fractional shares of stock.2 His experience in the fintech space has made him a thought leader in the industry, contributing articles on topics such as customer loyalty, financial literacy, and the ownership economy.2
