A 25-year veteran of the data center and information security industry, Dave has been keenly immersed in the cryptocurrency mining and blockchain industry since 2017. He is a three-time technology founder, including an Internet Service Provider/Managed Security Provider, SecureConnect, which was acquired by Trustwave Holdings in 2013. Dave is a sought-after speaker and has extensive experience in networking, data center engineering, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, energy, and security. Dave was recognized as a “CEO To Know” in the Twin Cities in 2021 and as the CEO of the #1 Fastest Growing Private company in Minnesota by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. He holds a BS in Management Information Systems and an MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota. Dave has been a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) since 2015 as part of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, Minnesota) chapter.
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