David Ordal

David Ordal is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive, best known for his role as the CEO of ExaVault, a company specializing in business file sharing services. Under his leadership from October 2008 until December 2021, ExaVault grew to serve a diverse clientele, including major corporations like Disney and Comcast, by offering a combination of modern web interfaces and traditional file transfer protocols like FTP and SFTP.12

In late 2021, ExaVault was acquired by Files.com, after which David transitioned to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the combined entity. This move allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in overseeing operations, product strategy, and development to enhance the capabilities of the Files.com platform.12 David's approach emphasizes rapid iteration and customer feedback, reflecting a commitment to the "lean startup" methodology.1

Background and Experience

• Education: David studied Computer Science at Pomona College.
• Previous Roles:
  • CTO (Transitional) at Files.com (January 2022 - August 2022)
  • CEO at Everbooked (acquired by Evolve in 2018), focusing on market intelligence for Airbnb hosts.
  • VP of Engineering at Huddler.com (acquired by Wikia), where he contributed to product development and strategy.
  • CEO/CTO at CyberSense, a web development company he founded in 1997.134

David is recognized for his technical acumen and entrepreneurial spirit, having successfully navigated multiple startups through growth phases and acquisitions. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping innovative solutions in the file transfer industry.123