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David has a diverse portfolio across sports, sports betting, and igaming, with his talents increasingly deployed in the internationalisation of North American sport and the growth of the women's sports market. His expertise extends across consultancy, advisory services, strategic investments, and the art of dealmaking within these dynamic sectors.

David collaborates with a wide spectrum of sports stakeholders, including professional teams, leagues, and influential media companies. His notable associations encompass iconic entities such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Arizona Diamondbacks, Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, NASCAR, MLB, Big Ten, the PGA Tour, CBS Sports, Madison Square Gardens, Meadowlands Race Track, and the Football Hall of Fame Village. Currently, he's steering initiatives to globalize North American sports franchises while channelling efforts toward nurturing the development of women's sports.

David's track record also shines in facilitating market access deals, where he plays a pivotal role in helping companies successfully penetrate the burgeoning U.S. sports betting market. With a comprehensive perspective from both the buy and sell sides, he has contributed to more than 40 deals spanning over twenty states, engaging with commercial casinos, tribal casinos, racetracks/racinos, and lotteries.

Beyond his consulting endeavors, David is a discerning investor and trusted advisor to startups venturing into the multi-billion dollar U.S. sports and betting landscapes. Recent triumphs include the successful sale of marketing automation platform Fresh Eight and AI and data platform VAIX, both acquired by Sportradar, along with the acquisition of data platform Angstrom Sports by Entain.

David's multifaceted expertise and relentless commitment continue to shape the future of the sports, betting, and iGaming industries, leaving an indelible mark on their evolution.