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David Nicholson

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Guest Lecturer at University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

David Nicholson is a Chief Advisor and Senior Fellow at The Futurum Group, where he leverages over 30 years of IT experience from roles at Oracle, Dell, and EMC. He interprets technology through a CTO mindset, educating senior leaders on AI and digital transformation as an instructor for Whartons Executive Education programs. People often describe him as professional and unmatched in his ability to engage.

He is passionate about the intersection of technology, business, and education, often serving as a host and contributor for Six Five Media. He enjoys advising venture capital firms and exploring how the latest technological advancements can be practically applied to serve an organizations mission, blending his corporate and academic worlds to gain unique insights.

Unique fact: David balances his role as a high-level tech analyst and advisor with his work as an instructor and success coach at the prestigious Wharton School.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Guest Lecturer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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AI for Executives
As an instructor at Wharton, he teaches AI and Digital Transformation to senior executives and CTOs, focusing on practical application in business.
Technology Media
He is a frequent host, contributor, and interviewer for Six Five Media, discussing current tech trends, news, and market signals on various webcasts.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Guest Lecturer
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
11-2023
Chief Advisor | Senior Fellow
The Futurum Group
11-2023
Senior Vice President
The Futurum Group
10-2023
Host | Contributor
Six Five Media
1-2023
Guest Lecturer
Cambridge Judge Business School
In the press

Media appearances

Is old business wisdom wrong for AI? – The Futurum Group. Featured in YouTube
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Education
Graduate Study Program
University of Cambridge
Economics
California State University, Long Beach
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