FORGE
David Thompson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in program management and strategic initiatives. Currently serving as Program Director and Senior Program Manager at FORGE since January 2021, David specializes in connecting hardware innovators with manufacturing resources by addressing their supply chain needs. Additionally, David holds the position of Venture Scout at GoAhead Ventures since June 2023 and previously worked as a Community Manager at Wescover from September to December 2019. David obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Political Science from Northeastern University and is a graduate of Pittsford Mendon High School.
FORGE
FORGE is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that connects well prepared startups creating exciting new physical products and components, with like minded, forward-thinking manufacturers, design firms, and engineers to support a self-fueling ecosystem of innovation. We operate on a startup first mentality, focused on making introductions that are right fit for the startup. The connections we make at FORGE help bring innovative products to market, create long lasting, mutually beneficial business relationships, and ultimately charge our local economy. FORGE is the nonprofit sister organization of Greentown Labs and has original roots in cleantech. However, our commitment to innovation has brought FORGE into a wide array of industries including aerospace, chemical and advanced materials, consumer products, robotics, defense, and agriculture water and waste. Beyond Greentown, FORGE also reaches and serves startups through strong relationships with top incubators, universities, and funds in the region including MassChallenge, MassRobotics, BOLT, MIT, UMass, and others. If you're interested in learning more about becoming part of the FORGE community as a supported startup, a member of our supply chain network or sponsor network contact a member of our team directly today.