

David Mendlewicz
About
Entrepreneur, Creative Mind, Marketing
Skills
B2B Marketing
C-Level Leadership
C-Level Sales
Commercial Business Development
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship Development
Open for
cofounder
fulltime
parttime
Work Experience
Butterfly.ai
2016-10 - 2023-12
CEO
Remote
cofounder
As CEO of Butterfly.ai, I played a pivotal role in guiding the company through its initial growth, with a focus on product strategy, partnership development, marketing and go-to-market: π₯ Built from scratch and managed a high-performing team of 25 professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. π° Successfully secured over $3.8 million in seed round funding, fueling our expansion and development with top VC involvement, including Daphni (FR) and Precursor (US). π― Led the entire positioning, branding, and product marketing of Butterfly.ai, which became a recognizable and trusted brand in our market that gained strong adoption and recognition from software review platforms such as G2, Captera, or Gartner. π Achieved breakeven within a remarkable 3-year timeframe, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth. π Grew sales by more than 1000% in those 3 years, surpassing ambitious targets. π Secured and developed key customer relationships with industry giants such as Walmart, Pitney Bowes, Ogilvy, Unilever, and Renault, allowing us to sign our first enterprise customer with a contract of over $1 million in ARR. π Expanded our presence to the EMEA region and other global markets, resulting in a remarkable 200% growth of our business beyond the United States. π€ Forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Mercer, UKG, Beekeeper, and Microsoft Teams, enhancing our product offerings and market reach. π· Actively managed Butterfly.ai's image and public relations, promoting the company at various events, fairs, and media outlets, including interviews, talks, and other engagements. π Honored with a Webby Award for Best Communication Tool, a testament to our dedication to user-centric design and functionality.
TEVIZZ
2013-01 - 2016-01
CMO
Remote
fulltime
My journey at Tevizz, where I served as a late Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, was an exhilarating adventure in reshaping the sports industry through innovative technology. π Reinventing Sports through Big Data and AI At Tevizz, we embarked on a mission to revolutionize the sports industry by harnessing the power of big data and artificial intelligence. Our goal was to empower sports teams and organizations with data-driven insights that could revolutionize player performance, fan engagement, and strategic decision-making. π₯ Collaboration with Top AI Experts To achieve this vision, we forged meaningful collaborations with top AI experts in the field. The insights and expertise they brought to the table were invaluable in shaping our platform into a technological powerhouse. This collaboration exemplified our commitment to innovation and staying at the forefront of AI technology. π Work with IRIDIA: The AI Research Laboratory Additionally, our close association with IRIDIA, the Artificial Intelligence research laboratory of the UniversitΓ© Libre de Bruxelles, allowed us to draw from a deep well of knowledge and research in the field of AI. This partnership with an esteemed institution further solidified our position as pioneers in the intersection of sports and AI technology. π Global Impact through Partnerships But it wasn't just about innovation; it was about expanding our reach and impact. I played a key role in securing partnerships with renowned brands and media giants, including UEFA, RTL Group, the AFL, Paris St Germain, and many more. These collaborations transcended mere recognition; they propelled Tevizz to the forefront of the global sports technology stage.