•
In my book Predicting The Turn, I talked about the concept of disrupting the disruptors where the…
Talks about Startup, Podcast and Industrialists Dilemma
DK
Dave Knox
Founder of Main Street Ventures
Cincinnati, Ohio
Overview
Dave Knox, a seasoned brand builder and startup advisor, is currently serving as the Head of Predicting The Turn, offering strategic marketing management and entrepreneurship development expertise. With a background as Chief Marketing Officer at Rockfish and experience as a Managing Partner at Vine St. Ventures, he has successfully invested in numerous early-stage companies like Hunt Club and Roadtrippers, showcasing his prowess in venture investing and brand development.
Work Experience
Executive Director
2022 - Current
Blue North is the community for entrepreneurs, creators, makers, and builders in the eleven-county Northern Kentucky region. Our mission is to tip the scales in favor of the entrepreneurial spirit while connecting Northern Kentucky startups and entrepreneurs with our network of mission-critical resources.
Executive Coach & Advisor
2018
Independent marketing, strategy, and business development advisor at the intersection of brand and technology. Consulting with startups, venture capital funds, and Fortune 500 companies on their innovation, growth, and marketing strategies. In a business environment constantly disrupted by innovation, companies big and small need to adapt to a new reality. Working with Predicting The Turn, companies can develop the business fundamentals, strategies, and solutions to identify and create innovative business models.
Board Member | Co-Founder
2018
Main Street Ventures' primary initiative is to support emerging businesses that show potential to create jobs and other opportunities in the Cincinnati area. We will also support other organizations that share a similar mission; namely, entrepreneur support organizations. In addition, we will support individuals and organizations that host community events that foster the collaboration and development of STEM talent. For all initiatives that Main Street Ventures supports, there is a particular focus on women and minority entrepreneurs that have been historically under-represented as founders.
Strategic Advisor | Fullpen
2014
Bullpen is a venture capital fund that invests in post-seed capital into early-stage companies.
Co-Founder | Board Member
2010
The Brandery is a seed stage consumer marketing venture accelerator that was active from 2010 - 2017. It has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Startup Accelerators in the US. Today, the investments from The Brandery supporting Main St Ventures and providing equity-free grants to entrepreneurs throughout Greater Cincinnati
The Brandery is nationally ranked as one of the top startup accelerators in the US.
Managing Partner
2012
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of seed venture capital fund
Strategic Advisor
2018
Glasswing Ventures is an early-stage VC firm investing in next gen AI and frontier technology startups enabling the intelligent enterprise.
Strategic Advisor
2023
The Ohio Angel Collective is a vibrant network of investors and startup enthusiasts dedicated to nurturing and growing the entrepreneurial spirit of Ohio.
The Ohio Angel Collective is a vibrant network of investors and startup enthusiasts
Chief Executive Officer
2019 - 2022
Practicing Entrepreneurship through Acquisition, I led a group that purchased Nature's Aspirin Willow Balm and relaunched the brand as Nature's Willow in 2020. Nature's Willow is a line of natural health & wellness CPG products centered around our patented formula of White Willow Bark and Helichrysum. Our hero product is Nature's Willow Balm, which provides relief for the aches and pains rooted in a hard day's work. In January 2022, I sold the controlling stake in the business and moved onto the Board of Directors.
Nature's Willow provides natural pain relief for hardworking folks.
Chief Marketing Officer
2010 - 2017
Led Marketing, Business Development, and Strategic Partner Relationships for Rockfish, a full-service, WPP-owned digital innovation partner that drives business for some of the world’s largest brands. Efforts resulted in over 5X revenue growth in under 7 years.
Education
BS
1999 - 2003