David Touve

David Touve is the Managing Director of 434, an accelerator program that supports early-stage, technology-driven companies based in and around Charlottesville, Virginia.15 He recently transitioned into this role in September 2023.6

Prior to joining 434, David held several notable positions:

1. Senior Director at the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, where he focused on venture programs.2

2. Assistant Professor, likely at the University of Virginia, where he developed and taught experiential entrepreneurship courses in a multi-disciplinary context.4

David has extensive experience in entrepreneurship education and support. He has been involved in developing unique entrepreneurship courses and programs, demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting early-stage companies.4

As the Managing Director of 434, David oversees a long-format accelerator program that provides selected startups with at least nine months of support. This support includes dedicated workspace, experienced founders-in-residence, monthly programming, and access to a large network of mentors and investors.3

David's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "touve".4 His background combines academic expertise in entrepreneurship with practical experience in supporting and accelerating startups, making him well-suited for his current role at 434.