Dave Payne is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Co-founder, Managing Partner & CEO of Neighborhood Studios, a venture studio focused on hyperlocal startups. With a career starting in the mid-90s, he also co-founded Switchyards and mentored founders at Techstars. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellons Tepper School of Business.
Outside of building companies, Dave is dedicated to giving back to the startup community through mentorship and his personal blog, where he explores key founder concepts. He draws inspiration from creative thinkers and is fascinated by what makes an idea evolve into a business that customers truly love.
Unique Fact: He delivered the 1994 Keynote Commencement Speech to his graduating class at Carnegie Mellon University.
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