
Innovating for the Future: How to Disrupt Industries with Data + Analytics featuring Dave Balter, Co-Founder & CEO, Flipside Crypto
09/12/24 • 33 min
Dave Balter is a serial entrepreneur with a distinguished track record of impacting various industries. He founded BzzAgent, which was acquired by Dunnhumby, and Smarterer, which was acquired by Pluralsight. His current venture, Flipside Crypto, powers growth for blockchains.
Dave's career includes executive roles at prominent global organizations and venture investments as a partner at True Ventures. In 2024, he was honored as one of The Boston Globe’s Top 50 Tech Power Players. He is also the author of several influential books, including The Humility Imperative. Dave has been an engaged 3i Member since 2023.
Listen to the episode to hear:
Revolutionizing industries with data: Insights from his work with BzzAgent and Flipside Crypto
Leadership and innovation: Key lessons from his book The Humility Imperative
The future of blockchain and cryptocurrency: Dave's Predictions and strategic outlook
Learn more about 3i Members and follow us on LinkedIn for updates.
Dave Balter is a serial entrepreneur with a distinguished track record of impacting various industries. He founded BzzAgent, which was acquired by Dunnhumby, and Smarterer, which was acquired by Pluralsight. His current venture, Flipside Crypto, powers growth for blockchains.
Dave's career includes executive roles at prominent global organizations and venture investments as a partner at True Ventures. In 2024, he was honored as one of The Boston Globe’s Top 50 Tech Power Players. He is also the author of several influential books, including The Humility Imperative. Dave has been an engaged 3i Member since 2023.
Listen to the episode to hear:
Revolutionizing industries with data: Insights from his work with BzzAgent and Flipside Crypto
Leadership and innovation: Key lessons from his book The Humility Imperative
The future of blockchain and cryptocurrency: Dave's Predictions and strategic outlook
Learn more about 3i Members and follow us on LinkedIn for updates.
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