Dave Blanke

With his background helping scale companies during an accelerated growth period, David has led Sailthru to double its staff this year.

He brings with him years of expertise in strategic planning, new product launches, acquisition and financing for leading brands including The Financial Times, where he led the company's expansion into Europe and Asia. Prior to Sailthru, David was the Managing Director of Money-Media, which delivers news and intelligence to asset managers and corporate boards, and led the sale of Money-Media to The Financial Times in 2008.

David has an accounting degree from the University of Michigan and obtained his CPA certification in New Jersey. He is also a founding member of the NYC branch of Back on My Feet, a non-profit organization combating homelessness and championing social advocacy.