David Karel is an experienced marketing executive currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Crunchtime since September 2022, overseeing a software platform used by leading restaurant brands globally. Previously, David held the same role at Zenput, which was acquired by Crunchtime in June 2022, and has also worked as an interim CMO at Vertex Software and as an advisor for ClearGov. David's prior positions include CMO at Clari, where marketing significantly contributed to new business growth, and Head of B2B Marketing at LinkedIn, managing a substantial revenue-generating segment. Earlier career highlights include serving as CMO at Bizo, leading to its acquisition by LinkedIn, and as Vice President of Product Marketing at SuccessFactors. David's educational background includes a BA in International Relations and Asian Studies from Tufts University and an MBA in Marketing from The Wharton School.