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David Cummings

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Co-Founder at The Perlant
📍 Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

David Cummings is a serial tech entrepreneur and CEO of Atlanta Ventures, having founded 10 companies including Pardot and SalesLoft. He also established the Atlanta Tech Village, the 4th largest tech hub in the U. S. , and is a lead investor in Calendly. He holds a BS from Duke University.

Outside of work, David co-founded the Intown Golf Club, a premier indoor golf facility. A proud Duke University alumnus and father of four, he also maintains an interest in the Atlanta Braves. His colleagues describe him as hard-working, patient, and kind.

He is currently spearheading the renovation of one of the largest collections of historic buildings in the country, transforming 10 city blocks in downtown Atlanta.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
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SaaS Business Models
He frequently writes and speaks about key SaaS metrics, valuations, the "Rule of 40, " and building sustainable software companies on his popular blog.
Startup Mentorship
As the founder of Atlanta Tech Village and CEO of Atlanta Ventures, he actively invests in and advises early-stage entrepreneurs on growth and strategy.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Co-Founder
The Perlant
1-2024
Co-Founder
Undaunted
12-2023
Co-founder, Chairman
SoDo Atlanta, LLC
7-2019
Co-founder, Board Member
Intown Golf Club
4-2014
Investor, Co-Founder, Board Member
Terminus Software
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Education
1998 - 2002
BS
Duke University
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