$480 / month
4 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
If you're a founder trying to scale, raise money, or sell your company — I've done it, repeatedly.
As a 78-time NED and Chairman, I've sat at the board table during the messy middle: the fundraises that nearly didn't happen, the acquisitions that needed saving, the pivots that changed everything. I know what investors think but won't tell you. I know what kills companies at Series A. And I know how to build real value for founders and shareholders.
What I actually bring:
Led e-Fundamentals through 6 years of growth to a $500m acquisition by Softbank's CommerceIQ (2022)
Co-founded and lead Pario Ventures — active seed and Series A investor (Bolt, Revolut, What3Words, Impossible Foods and others)
Built Adaro Red from zero to £20m in 3 years, exited to PE
Chairman/Co-CEO of MyCarDirect — UK's second-largest car subscription platform, £25m turnover, cash positive
Early team at Commerce One (NASDAQ IPO, $22bn) — I know what a rocket ship and a flame-out look like
Author of The Startup Rules (100,000+ copies)
Google and Techstars Mentor
I'm based between the UK, US, and Monaco — so I work across time zones with founders on both sides of the Atlantic.
I'm blunt. I won't tell you what you want to hear. But if you want someone who has genuinely been in the room — as founder, chairman, investor, and operator — and who actually cares whether you succeed, that's what you get here.
Best fit: Founders at pre-seed through Series B who are raising, scaling, or thinking about exit. Also CEOs navigating their first board or needing a thinking partner at the top.
5 out of 5 stars
David is much more than a "mentor". He brings 30-years of real life operating and investing experience in Silicon Valley, the UK and Europe. But what sets David apart is that HE ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS! He doesn't need to be mentoring either financially or time wise but he deeply wants to help others achieve the success he has earned himself. David went way beyond just "mentoring". He offered practical advise for partnerships for our business, helped with some of the legal structuring and jurisdictional structuring and even offered to introduce investors. He's blunt, he's straight shooting, and he'll give it to you straight, this isn't your high-school counsellor, but if you actually want your business to succeed and you want someone who cares about both you and your business succeeding, I couldn't recommend David highly enough!
Lite Plan • 3 months
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Standard Plan • 5 months
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We will send you a quick email if David has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with David
Connect with David in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
One-off sessions with David
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
An introductory call is a simple way to get to know a mentor before committing to ongoing mentorship. This session gives you the chance to …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get 30 minutes with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with some code, discussing through an issue …
Fundraising War Room — 60 Minutes · $149 You're raising and you need your pitch, your numbers, and your story to be airtight. We'll stress-test …
Founder Triage — Is Your Business on Track? · $149 You've got questions, gaps, or a nagging feeling something isn't right. Bring me your biggest …
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what David says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
