Renowned Expert
Innovator, Investor, and Philanthropist
Dave Berkus is a distinguished speaker, author, and early-stage private equity investor. He is acknowledged as one of the most active angel investors in the country, having participated in over 200 technology investments. An entrepreneur for over fifty years, he formed and managed successful businesses in the entertainment and software arenas, and is a respected technology industry leader and spokesperson.
Professional Background
Venture Capital and Leadership
Dave manages Berkus Technology Ventures, LLC, Kodiak Ventures, L.P., and three Tech Coast Angels ACE Funds (TCA). As past Chairman of Tech Coast Angels (TCA Fund), one of the largest angel networks in the United States, Dave has significantly influenced the venture capital community. He serves as chairman or board member of ten technology companies. Active as investor or board member in a total of over 200 earlys-stage companies since 1993, he was recognized as Director of the Year – Early-Stage Businesses by the Forum for Corporate Directors of Orange County, California, as Technology Leader of the Year by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, as Businessperson of the Year by his alma mater, Occidental College, and as US Early-Stage Venture Capitalist of the Year at the International Fund awards.
investments since 1993.
emails and blogs.
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Pioneering Success
Early Entrepreneurship
Dave founded his first commercial venture, a phonograph record production company, at the age of fifteen and took it public shortly after college. He also founded Computerized Lodging Systems Inc (CLS), leading it to two consecutive years on the Inc.500 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. For his contributions to the hospitality industry, he was inducted into the Hospitality (HFTP) “International Hall of Fame.”
Philanthropy and Influence
Contributions and Legacy
Dave’s “Berkus Method” for valuing pre-revenue startups is widely used by entrepreneurs globally. He serves on various boards, including the Greater Los Angeles Council, Boy Scouts of America (past President), and the Advisory Board of ABL-Technology (Chairman). A graduate of Occidental College, Dave has been Vice Chairman of its Board of Trustees, and his philanthropic contributions have led to two buildings at the College bearing the Berkus name.
Books By Dave
Dave calls upon his many years of entrepreneurial and board experience to help entrepreneurs, corporate managers, investors and board members increase corporate value and speed growth. His weekly emails and blog are circulated to well over 120,000 people and republished and linked by many bloggers worldwide.
