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Dave Cook

Organizer · DISC type Sd
Co-Founder & CEO at Raise Your Glass
📍 York, England, United Kingdom

Dave is a C-level executive and serial founder with over 20 years of experience building businesses and digital teams. Educated at the University of Leicester, colleagues describe him as a visionary, agile, and supportive leader. He was recognized as one of the 100 most innovative Chief Digital Officers globally.

He is passionate about building communities where people feel they belong, focusing on ventures that align with shared values, creativity, and connection. He enjoys great conversation, often with a glass of wine, and serves as a Trustee for the Family Fund charity, which supports families with disabled children.

He has authored two career-focused books, "The Next Step" and "Get Up & Go, " to help people overcome professional paralysis.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
York, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Dave shows up

Somewhat Formal
Slow Starter
Trusting Of Others

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Dave cares about

Venture Building
A self-described "builder by nature, " he has co-founded multiple ventures, including Raise Your Glass, Matchez, and The Speakeasy, focusing on community and connection.
Career Coaching
Founded the Career Power-Up Club and authored two books to help professionals break out of career paralysis and take control of their future.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Co-Founder & CEO
Raise Your Glass
11-2025
Co-Founder & Executive Chair
Matchez
8-2025
Co-Founder & Chief Conspirator
The Speakeasy
3-2025
Trustee
Family Fund
11-2024
Founder & Chief Coach
Career Power-Up Club
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2009 - 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Leicester
1985 - 1988
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Leicester
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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