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David Altounian

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Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Salve Regina University
📍 Newport, Rhode Island, United States

David Altounian is a former technology CEO and founder with over 35 years of experience bridging tech, leadership, and higher education. Now an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Salve Regina University, he serves on the boards of RIHub and Challenger Center, focusing on strategy, governance, and transformation. He holds an MBA from Kellogg and a Ph. D.

He has a passion for fostering innovation ecosystems, having recently led a Rhode Island delegation to SXSW in Austin to build connections for local startups. His interest extends to community building, enjoying local experiences like Texas BBQ during his travels.

Unique fact: He holds patents for a method of creating data tags from physical items and for a device for wireless communication selection.

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Experience
41 Years
Current Role
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Entrepreneurship Education
As an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and author of a book on marketing for startups, he is deeply invested in teaching and mentoring new entrepreneurs.
Startup Ecosystems
He is a board member at RIHub, dedicated to helping Rhode Island startups, and actively works to build bridges between innovation hubs like Austin and RI.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Salve Regina University
8-2025
Board Member
Challenger Center
4-2025
Senior Pracademic Fellow
InvolvedTalent
1-2023
Board Member
RIHub
2-2022 - 6-2025
Advisory Board Member
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University
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RIHub Appoints Salve Regina University's David Altounian to Board of Directors. Featured in RIHub
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Education
2012 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Oklahoma State University
2005 - 2007
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
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