About Me

Hi!
I'm David Yahid

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I work with CEO's as a fractional COO solving operational problems so the CEO can focus on the long term vision.

10+

Years Experience

Resume

Experience

  • AGP Access - Partner

    Jan 2023 - Present

    Co-founded and led AGP Access, spearheading Israeli tech firms' expansion into the US market for product development, strategic partnerships, and commercial engagement. Expertly guided clients in identifying and mapping enterprise prospects, crafting compelling value propositions, and addressing key pain points. Facilitated high-impact introductions and sustained sales support, connecting clients with major corporations including NFL, Uber, NRG, Walmart, Blue Cross, Nestlé, and Apple. - Facilitated high-impact introductions and sustained sales support, connecting clients with major corporations including NFL, Uber, NRG, Walmart, Blue Cross, Nestlé, and Apple.

  • Pixend - Co-Founder and Business Development

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

    Co-founded a startup utilizing facial recognition technology to match subjects in photos to users, ensuring photos are instantly pushed to the relevant individuals. Successfully attracted interest from prominent clients including EA Sports, HubSpot, and other innovation leaders.

  • Headline Media - Director of Business Development & Strategy

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

    Spearheaded a high-profile event in collaboration with industry giants Goldman Sachs and Nasdaq. Cultivated and sustained strategic partnerships, focusing on value-driven engagement with late-stage tech companies. Drove sales initiatives within complex, multinational organizations, effectively navigating multiple layers of decision-making.

  • Sparkly - Founder & Business Development

    Jan 2017 - Apr 2020

    Engaged key stakeholders and successfully pitched to executives at industry-leading firms such as Munchkin, Airbnb, Unilever, Virgin Atlantic, JetBlue, Yoose, Audi, and McCann. Secured high-profile contracts with El Al, Porsche, and Virgin Atlantic during the critical pre-seed phase. Managed product development by integrating client feedback to refine the development roadmap and optimize feature enhancements.

  • Penguin Strategies - Director of Business Development & Innovation

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

    Spearheaded strategic partnerships with industry giants such as HubSpot, Vidyard, LinkedIn, Google, and G-CMO, alongside collaborations with various venture capitalists. Orchestrated the full sales lifecycle of SaaS solutions, including HubSpot and Salesforce, tailoring configurations to clients' technical and organizational frameworks, and surpassing sales targets by 25% year-over-year. Pioneered the Penguin Innovation Labs accelerator, driving the discovery and global agency integration of cutting-edge marketing technologies.

  • Applause - Marketing & Business Development Manager

    Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

    Spearheaded market entry as the inaugural Business Development Manager in Israel, driving sales and marketing initiatives. Forged seven key strategic partnerships within the first year, significantly expanding market presence. Effectively allocated and managed a $50K marketing budget, generating over 500 qualified sales leads. Elevated brand visibility to a level that supported the establishment of a dedicated corporate office in Israel within a year.

  • FIDF - National Digital Marketing Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

    Doubled online donations, growing from $1M to $2.5M through strategic digital initiatives. Administered a $500K advertising budget, focusing on enhancing brand awareness. Directed digital operations for national headquarters and 17 branches across the US and Panama, encompassing website management and social media engagement.

  • Porsche - Audi - Business Development Manager

    May 2010 - Dec 2012

    Spearheaded local market testing and validation of innovative marketing strategies for Porsche, ensuring readiness for national rollout. Directed the creation of Porsche USA's mobile application, enhancing customer engagement and digital presence. Managed the development of a new CRM system, leveraging emerging tablet technology, and orchestrated collaboration between Porsche, Microsoft, and ADP to negotiate data sharing agreements. Drove business development initiatives to forge and secure high-value strategic partnerships.

Business Development90%
Strategic Partnerships85%
Marketing Strategy90%
GTM85%
Problem Solving95%
Management85%
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