David Gurman

David Gurman has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. David currently serves as the Chief Product Officer at KAYA Climb, where they lead the development of enterprise and consumer products in the rock climbing community. David is also a Co-Founder of R&D Group, a role they have held since 2019.

Prior to their current positions, Gurman was a TED Fellow and Co-Curator of TEDx Alcatraz from 2010 to 2010. David also worked as a Data Artist at their own company, David Gurman Data Artist, starting in 1997.

Gurman has prior experience in product design and innovation. David served as the Director of Product Design at Rakuten from 2016 to 2019, following the acquisition of Vibrant Data INC, a company they co-founded and where they were the Chief Design Officer from 2013 to 2019.

Additionally, Gurman has worked as a Graduate Advisor and Lecturer at the California College of the Arts from 2005 to 2014. David was also the Creative Director and Founder of Brainvise from 2005 to 2013, leading creative teams in developing solutions for complex problems. David co-founded and served as the Creative Director of #wethedata from 2011 to 2012.

Furthermore, Gurman has been involved in the arts as an Artist at the Headlands Center for the Arts from 2007 to 2008. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in product development, design, entrepreneurship, and the arts.

David Gurman completed their Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Anthropology at Bates College from 1994 to 1996. In 1996, they attended the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to study Alpine Guiding and Rescue for a brief period of time. Later, from 2005 to 2007, they pursued their Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Media Arts at the California College of the Arts.