Dave Heal

Dave Heal is a seasoned professional in sales and business development, currently serving as VP (IC) at Socialgist since June 2018, after previously holding the role of Senior Director in the same field. Additionally, in February 2024, Dave Heal took on the position of Career Advisor at Pay Forward Coaching, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free education and career support. Prior experience includes key leadership roles at Bitly as Director of Business Development, and at Gnip and Lijit Networks in partnership and sales positions. Early career involvement included editorial oversight at FG Press and a research fellowship at the Silicon Flatirons Center. Educational qualifications encompass a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, a BA in English from Skidmore College, and a recent certificate in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School Online.