Dav***ela
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2020 - 2020)
- Degree: Latino Business Action Network Alumni
- Field of Study: Scaling Startups
- Description:
Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2020 - 2020)
- Degree: Latino Business Action Network Certification
- Field of Study: Scaling Business
- Description: The Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative- Education Scaling Program is an 8-week hybrid program. Participants will spend two weekends at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, immersed in lectures, workshops, networking, and opportunities to redefine their growth mindset. We offer the program twice per year, Spring and Fall.
University of California, San Diego - School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS) (1995 - 1996)
- Degree: Masters In International Manufacturing Management
- Field of Study: International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Description:
Skills:
Economic Development, Innovation Management, Technology Transfer, Cross-functional Team Leadership
Work Experience:
Director - UCSD Talent Foundry at UC San Diego
- Location: San Diego, California, United States
- Duration: 2022-07 to Present
- Description: Leading partnerships between UC San Diego, Biotech, & Life Science corporate partners, mission-driven investors and the existing ecosystem of startups & entrepreneurship through UC San Diego’s Talent Foundry Accelerator (TFA). This venture is designed to provide underrepresented communities access to build on an existing ecosystem ready to assist them in scaling their tech startups leading to opportunities that support economic recovery related to the impacts of disenfranchisement.
CEO at Border X Brewing LLC
- Location: Greater San Diego Area
- Duration: 2019-06 to Present
- Description: Spearhead all business development, innovation planning, P&L, funding, and HR strategy for a Brewery establishment. Emphasis on process improvement, creative business strategy, and internal team collaboration to drive profits and customer satisfaction. • Authentic relationship builder and revenue producer who was instrumental in tripling revenue to $3M. • Function as a leader to guide new hires on sales strategy, customer relationship development, and business operations. • Grow outreach through advanced sales/marketing tactics that promote the business.
Global Business Manager, HP Educational Solutions at HP
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Duration: 2011-09 to 2018-10
- Description: Promoted to direct all strategy for HP educational products globally with full P&L ownership. • Supported HP licensing programs with an emphasis on securing licensing partnerships for education products/brands. • Researched product categories, negotiated deal terms/contracts, and communicated financial results to leadership. • Created and implemented comprehensive long/short term business plans to meet and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and marketing targets. • Cross-functionally collaborated closely with Chinese Government and International Entities to develop math labs and new methods of teaching math.
Business Development & Licensing Manager at HP
- Location: Greater San Diego Area
- Duration: 2005-08 to 2011-09
- Description: Implemented business strategy to lead a multitude of roll outs and closings of acquisitions, licenses, and sales. Demonstrated an elite understanding of industry trends and terminology to effectively drive communication of HP value proposition. • Directed the IP strategy development and execution of the largest HP licensing program in company history. - Innovated and implemented a licensing strategy that drove a record number of deals closed. - Generated a multi-million dollar licensing revenue stream and founded the HP “ColorLok” program that enabled a new billion dollar paper technology business for HP. • Provided strategic input into IP prioritization for HP labs research project for commercialization. • Catapulted Inkjet Technology product adoption and sales while building awareness around HP products. - Demonstrated value to the customer and licensed partners while developing new business opportunities. • Supervised the implementation of new funnel opportunities facilitated with Business Development Teams.
Strategic Alliance, Global Licensing, Supply Chain Manager at HP
- Location: Greater San Diego Area
- Duration: 1996-07 to 2005-08
- Description:
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
Minimal employment gaps observed (short gap between HP tenure and Border X start, and concurrent roles later). Overall, career shows uninterrupted progression with strategic shifts rather than disengagement.
Industry shifts include transitioning from corporate licensing to entrepreneurship in a craft brewery, which is divergent from prior tech/licensing roles. Core competencies remain aligned to innovation, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy, but the brew business represents a non-core industry gap.
Long-tenured roles at HP with multi-year spans indicate strong tenure stability; subsequent concurrent leadership roles are common in serial entrepreneurship and academia-industry collaborations, suggesting manageable risk to stability.
Educational background (Stanford GSB) aligns well with strategic leadership, licensing, and innovation ecosystem work; career path leverages business strategy and commercialization.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) – Global Technology & Innovation98% fit
Proven track record in shaping innovation strategy, licensing ecosystems, and cross-functional leadership; experience spanning corporate and university-enabled innovation contexts supports broad strategic impact.
Vice President / Head of Strategic Partnerships & Licensing (Global)92% fit
Directly aligned with HP licensing leadership, global deal execution, and cross-border collaboration; strong ability to scale partnerships and licensing programs globally.
Director / VP, Technology Transfer & Commercialization90% fit
Deep experience in IP strategy, licensing, and commercialization, plus a track record of bridging academia, industry, and startups—well-suited for university or corporate tech transfer leadership.
Head of Economic Development & Innovation Ecosystems (Regional/National)85% fit
Extensive ecosystem-building experience with startups, investors, government, and academia; aligns with public-private partnership initiatives and economic recovery goals.
CEO / Founder, Innovation Studio or Startup Accelerator80% fit
Entrepreneurial leadership, P&L responsibility, and proven revenue growth; suitable for leading a corporate accelerator, incubator, or boutique venture studio.
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