David Payne is an accomplished investor and entrepreneur with an impressive background in business and technology. He studied at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business before working in mergers and acquisitions investment banking at Alex Brown & Sons. He later held several high-level positions at Earthlink, including Director of Strategic Growth and Director of Wi-Fi Strategy.

David is the founder of Scoutmob, co-founder of Switchyards Downtown Club, and serves as the Managing Director at Techstars. He has also been an advisor at several companies including Saige, Offline Media Inc., and Hux, and served as a mentor at Techstars. Additionally, David was a former board member at Venture Atlanta Conference, an event that connects investors and entrepreneurs, and has been named as one of Atlanta's top influencers.

David's expertise in venture capital, startups, and corporate strategy has made him a sought-after advisor and mentor in the business community. He is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their companies and reach their full potential.