David J. Neff

Partner

2022 - Current

Ecliptic Capital is an early-stage VC fund focused on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we invest in Climate Change, Life Sciences, Deep Tech and Security/Identity verticals. Founded by serial entrepreneurs, investors, and operators, Ecliptic focuses on operational excellence, building rich relationships, and transparency to create value, trust, and insights over time.

Angel Investor

2018

VP of Consulting at Clearhead {Acquired by Accenture}

2016 - 2022

Clearhead (Acquired by Accenture) helps innovative eCommerce and companies design better customer experiences and gain confidence through data while avoiding gut-driven decisions. I currently work as the head of the data-driven consulting practice at Accenture, where I was lucky enough to be able to create a practice founded on customer experience, build a team, market and scope our services and sell the first consulting products at the company. My team improves the customer experience strategy, hiring, process, tech, data, and culture of companies like Verizon, Tesco, Lululemon, Best Buy, Bass Pro Shop, Build.com, Lowe's, Microsoft, YouTube, Office Depot, Adidas, Wolverine Worldwide, L.L. Bean, Ann Taylor, and Hulu.

Digital Strategy Manager at Ant's Eye View {Acquired by PwC}

2014 - 2016

As a PwC Digital Strategy consultant, I helped organizations improve eCommerce business performance through digital strategy, helped them respond quickly and effectively to technology changes, and extract value from all parts of the digital world. My role was dedicated to focusing on strategy, structure, people, process, and technology—to help Fortune 500 clients and large nonprofits build their next competitive advantage through building amazing teams, processes, and changing culture.

Digtial Strategy and Marketing Senior Associate

2012 - 2014

As Ant's Eye View was acquired by PwC (my first time being acquired) I helped organizations improve business performance through digital strategy, and my team was focused on strategy, structure, people, process, and technology—all driving Fortune 500 clients and large nonprofits to build their next competitive advantage.

Co-Founder and COO

2010 - 2012

HelpAttack! was a technology/social media startup in Austin, TX focused on changing the way people donate to nonprofits across the world through social media. It was the brainchild of Sarah Vela and developed together with CTO Ehren Foss and COO David J. Neff. After raising a friends and family round, we ran the business for several years and we sold HelpAttack! in January, 2013 to a nonprofit database organization.

Senior Consultant {Acquired by PwC Digital}

2012 - 2012

At Ant's Eye View I helped Fortune 1000 companies along their Social Media Engagement Journey(tm) by working with brands to assess the current state of social business activities and create new strategies to further their marking and eCommerce capabilities. Companies I've worked with include Aetna, Les Schwab, Wells Fargo, Beam Suntory, Marriott Hotels, SAP, Dell, Microsoft, Logitech, KPMG, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Jack in the Box, Celanese, The United Nations, Neiman Marcus and Starbucks. - Senior Consultant for Social Business Strategy. - Worked in the Readiness and Training practice. - Created real-world totems of knowledge and experience within companies called Playbooks. - Developed strategic plans, social strategy, and executive presentations. - Facilitated client planning sessions, including strategy development, issue definition, and project planning. - Published multiple thought leadership white papers on Facebook Timeline and LinkedIn for Executives. - Represented the agency at multiple speaking engagements. - Project managed client engagements and created plans to ensure all deliverables were on time, on budget and within scope.

CEO and FOUNDER

2008 - 2012

I was the creator/founder and former CEO of Lights. Camera. Help. This was a globally-focused nonprofit that helps other nonprofits tell their stories using film. I also served as the VP of the Board of Directors. We did this through education and volunteer match programs, screenings and an annual cause-driven film festival. Learn more about our work by watching the short video below. As the CEO I was responsible for: Resource Development: -Foster and maintain healthy relationships with major donors and sponsors, including regular follow-up with current sponsors. -Coordinate and support special events to develop donor relations. -Grant preparation and identifying opportunities to partner with like-minded organizations on major projects. Recruiting grant writing volunteers. -Recognize that volunteers are a critical resource; support and expand an already strong volunteer base. Community and Government Relations: -Be proactive in cultivating relationships with other community not-for-profit organizations. -Develop and maintain positive relationships with representatives of government agencies. Nonprofit Management: -Oversee and manage all aspects of the various LCH programs -Create and work with the LCH Board to formalize a strategic plan and modify as appropriate. Establish financial and other performance measurements and report progress against the plan on a regular basis. -Participate in the recruitment and selection of new Board members. -Actively participate in all standing committee meetings. Assist with operational planning and coordinate communication among the various committees. -Hire, supervise, and evaluate volunteer staff. -Collaborate on various public relations initiatives. Review and contribute to our social media channels.

Founder and CEO

2006 - 2012

David J. Media, LLC and Strange Entertainment did Experiential Marketing and Events as well as digital strategy consulting for a wide variety of nonprofits and socially conscience for-profit businesses. Clients include Emory University, PBS, KCPT, KLRU, Best Friends Animal Society, Aunt Bertha.com, VivoGig.com, Dilla Comedy Jam, The Weird Homes Tour, and the CDC.

Senior Digital Strategist

2009 - 2011

I helped nonprofit and government clients with Digital Communications Strategy, Public Relations/Marketing, Social Media, Filmmaking, Marketing Campaign Management and did constant research into new trends in the nonprofit and government sectors.

Director of Web, Film and eCommerce Strategy

2001 - 2009

At the American Cancer Society, I led all Digital Strategy for eight U.S. States as the Director of Web, Film and eCommerce Strategy. This included Online Fundraising, Online Community Building, signing our first contract for an eCommerce vendor in 2003, as well as building out cancer.org, and leading our social media and eCommerce efforts across the US.