Dave Corsaro

Dave Corsaro has a diverse work experience in various industries. Dave is currently working as a Corporate Partnerships Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, a global technology accelerator and early-stage venture fund. In this role, they connect corporations with startups for business development and investment opportunities. Prior to this, Dave founded Starfire Collective, a full-service marketing and design agency that supports SMBs and startup clients internationally. Dave developed unique marketing strategies tailored to specific client needs and industries.

Dave also served as the Director at Startup Grind Phoenix, a global startup community, where they provided startups with education, opportunities, and access to help them build and scale their companies. Before that, they worked as an Account Executive at Team One, where they led digital creative development and strategy for their client, Lexus. Dave'sefforts resulted in a significant increase in user actions on Lexus' website. Additionally, Dave gained experience as an Operations Associate at Techstars, where they supported operations for a global VC investing firm.

Earlier in their career, Dave held positions as a Content Marketing Strategist and Growth Specialist at Faraday Future, a Communications Planner and Integrated Assistant Media Planner at Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles, and a Sales & Marketing Coordinator at Valutek. During their tenure at Valutek, they approved the company's website design, coordinated product placement, and directed operations for their start-up eCommerce site.

Overall, Dave Corsaro brings a wealth of experience and expertise in corporate partnerships, marketing, operations, and business development.

Dave Corsaro obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Sociology & Communication from Arizona State University in 2012. In addition to their degree, they have also obtained certifications in User Experience Design Techdegree from Treehouse in October 2020, and in Venture Deals from Kauffman Fellows Academy and Techstars in November 2017.