David Samuel is an experienced executive with a proven ability to identify market trends and build companies from the ground up. He has repeated success providing significant investor ROI. A serial entrepreneur and Internet pioneer, Dave has specialized in software & media since 1994. His success comes as a result of his strong technical background, ability to manage large teams, and adept leadership to adjust company direction while navigating through volatile or unchartered markets

In early 2004, David, as President, co-founded Grouper.com, a website specializing in Internet Video. The company raised $5 million in Angel & VC financing. In August 2006, Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired Grouper for $65 million. Mr. Samuel worked as President of Crackle (formerly known as Grouper) until Spring 2008.  

In late 2003, David co-founded Brondell, the first American-based company to develop high-tech toilet seats. David currently serves as Chairman of the Board. The company has raised $1.5 million from Angels, including a round led by Mark Cuban. 

In early 1996, David, as CEO, founded Spinner.com, the first and largest Internet music service. In May 1999, AOL acquired the firm for $320 million. During Spinner's growth, David employed and managed 75 personnel at Spinner, and raised $15 million from Sony Music Entertainment, Intel, Amerindo, and several others. From May 1999 to June 2000, Mr. Samuel worked as Vice President of Technology for AOL.  

Prior to founding Spinner.com in early 1996, David worked at Oracle within the application development group. He graduated from MIT in 1994 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. David is an active Angel Investor, a member of the SF Bay YPO (young president's organization), an SF Giants fan, enjoys both wakeboarding and snowboarding, and lives in Durham, NC with his wife & 3 children.