dave merriwether

Managed Y! Messenger product portfolio, including product strategy and direction to serve over 100M global users for the 2nd largest IM product; effectively managed product P&L

Managed team of 4 Product Managers, with cross-functional responsibility with software development, operations, and delivery teams to deliver quarterly new versions of core SaaS software product to over 700 global enterprise customers for mobile and security solutions with over 1M users; Helped transition company from dial-up access-based revenues to SaaS software revenues, and planned out MDM expansion

Developed corporate strategy, created pricing schedules, market sizing, and revenue model for company and product that led to initial company product offering an ASP enterprise software product enabling small and medium sized businesses online B2B exchange capabilities

Developed and launched new products for an international natural catastrophe risk management software modeling company that provides products and services to financial institutions, primarily insurance companies

As Managing Partner at Theory, Dave is responsible for driving strategy, execution and locating key investment opportunities and performing deep product and technology due diligence for venture capital and private equity investors. Dave is passionate about new product innovation and enabling managed service offerings to consumer-facing products. Defined and led development of SaaS platform and product for $500M agency to convert existing analytics service model into a software product; Product to be launched in 2018 Worked for CEO and COO of a private-equity owned retailer, building robust financial models and pro forma analyses to support key retail and operational decisions; presented to board of directors, yielding different operating metrics measurement and business process changes Developed financial dashboard for digital marketing agency to understand and optimize current operational gaps, and initiated product ideas on how to increase client pitch yield

* Collaborated with major global wireless carriers to offer mobile email and PIM services as a white-label service, including Cingular, Sprint / Nextel, Alltel, Orange, O2, KDDI, Docomo, Singtel, Virgin Mobile, and T-Mobile * Created product roadmaps, designed features, and deployed enterprise and consumer email solutions * Led initial consumer product offering

Early employee at wholesale network Wi-Fi service backed by Intel, AT&T, and IBM to deploy public wireless hotspots in national venue locations, working with major ISPs and other consumer wireless providers; Helped build company from 10 to 45 people, specifically focusing on product management team, to scale network from New York area McDonald s stores to national footprint

* Collaboratively developed 2003 strategic product roadmap for wholesale group including specifics for footprint expansion, frame access service enhancements, and turn-key DSL product offerings for non-traditional ISPs * Negotiated wholesale deals and implemented product launches with AT&T Worldnet, AOL, and Sprint for wholesale DSL products for both consumer and business end users

* Minneapolis, MN * Operations Planning Specialist * Designed complex control systems for maintaining commercial building climate control * included cost-estimating projects, designing and programming systems, and field-engineering the systems with technicians * Coordinated and led a five-person team for developing and implementing system verification guidelines for the Main Terminal and Concourse C for $8MM control systems project for the Denver International Airport (DIA)

Sunset Hills Consulting provides Product Management and business consulting services for companies of all sizes. Major focus is on go-to-market planning, roadmap development, product strategy, product marketing and messaging, business case development, and working with senior management teams to give their company's products the focus they deserve. Engagements include: Head of Product- Headspace, Inc.- Led both Product and Engineering teams for Headspace prior to their Series B round of financing; Built product team, and launched 2016 version of the Headspace product, which fueled massive consumer growth of users and supported venture-backed fund raising Strategic Advisor & Consultant- Webtrends, Inc.- Engaged by CEO as a product and corporate strategy advisor to investigate and propose growth options including M&A targets, discover new consumer journeys, and propose methods for leveraging Big Data in a private equity owned company serving digital marketers; Led FY16 business planning efforts across all departments on behalf of CEO and CFO

* Responsible for product vision and portfolio management of 50 products sold to corporations and health plans, and used by millions of employees and members * Delivered first comprehensive mobile application for the company; Creatively evaluated options and contracted with an external development firm to deliver high engagement app under budget * Led teams to deliver multiple new versions of products, including a digital game where participants compete against each other while striving for healthier lifestyles * Introduced and drove a formal go-to-market process, gaining cross-functional support to ensure all aspects of the business has accountability and responsibility for releasing new products into the market

Mindfulness company bringing together science and technology to bring the health benefits of meditation to consumers. Responsible for all products, including overall technology platform, eCommerce, content delivery, and overall product strategy. Executive team member who oversaw rapid subscriber and revenue growth, global expansion, and increased digital media channel exposure to bring health and happiness to the world.

Work across multiple geographies, brands, and business functions to develop and execute long-term roadmaps that provide digital scale and extensibility needs for Nike Inc. wide platform to support growth projections for Global Digital Commerce on Nike.com

Activities and Societies: FOAM Committee President; Marketing, High-Tech, and Entrepreneur Clubs Member