Dave del Rosario

Dave Del Rosario is an accomplished professional in the startup ecosystem, currently serving as the Head of Operations and Head of Community and Ecosystem Department at IdeaSpace Philippines since March 2021. With extensive experience in fostering collaboration among stakeholders across various sectors, Dave has been instrumental in driving initiatives for the growth of the startup landscape. Prior roles include Organizer for Startup Weekend Manila since September 2014, Senior Program Lead for Ecosystem Development at QBO Innovation Hub from January 2020 to March 2021, and Center Manager at iDEYA: Center of Innovation & Technopreneurship of MSU-IIT from May 2016 to December 2019. Additionally, Dave's academic contributions as a part-time Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology and previous marketing roles at IdeaSpace Philippines further demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Colegio de San Juan de Letran and various professional development programs from institutions such as the Asian Institute of Management and University for Peace.