David Ripert

David Ripert has held various leadership roles in the technology industry. David served as the CEO of Poplar Studio, a creative platform that offers 3D and Augmented Reality experiences for marketing and e-commerce. David later became the President, UK at the VR AR Association, an international organization focused on collaboration and growth in the virtual and augmented reality ecosystem.

In 2020, Ripert took on the role of Non Executive Director at BODYSWAPS, a B2B SaaS platform that uses VR and AI for soft skills training. David also joined Emperia as an Advisor, a company specializing in immersive digital experiences for premium brands in the arts and fashion.

Ripert is involved in venture capital and angel investing, supporting startups in the AI, Metaverse, Web3, fintech, and impact sectors. David is an Advisor at FOV Ventures, a fund investing in early-stage Metaverse companies, and serves as an Advisory Board Member at Sure Valley Ventures. Additionally, Ripert is a Super Angel at Alumni Ventures, a leading VC firm.

David has also contributed to non-profit organizations, such as Save the Children UK, where they served as a Non Executive Director and was involved in various committees. Ripert is currently a Strategic Advisor at Portfolio T, a global technology and digital company focused on sustainable solutions and cognitive technologies.

David Ripert has a diverse education history. David obtained an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Loyola Marymount University between 2001 and 2003. Prior to that, they pursued a Master's Degree in Management at EDHEC Business School from 1999 to 2002, focusing on Consulting and International Marketing. In 1997, they completed an Associate Degree at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, specializing in Math Applied to Social Sciences (Deug MASS).

In addition to their formal education, David Ripert holds a YouTube certification, though specific details regarding the institution, month, and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.