Funder Type: Individual
Funder Location: Australia, Victoria
Funder Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfastuca/
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David's purpose as a creative and as a leader of various companies has always been to build great companies, with great people that make a great impact. By building proven and predictable models to create opportunities, win sales, grow customers, and lead winning teams.
After 20 years of starting and building companies, David understands the value of design thinking and how it can make a difference to the bottom line.
With his experience of starting and exiting businesses while leading and working with various companies like Coles Group, Macquarie Bank, Deloitte, Travelport, Locomote and many more have provided with him with the first-hand experience with;
* Building and leading teams (locally and remote).
* Creating and implementing systems that enable companies to scale.
* Market and grow products to expand into new markets.
* Designing customer experiences that attract and retain.
* Raising capital through to acquisition.
Most notably in 2012, David co-founded Locomote.com, a travel management platform that transformed the way organisations managed their travel. Growing Locomote.com to become a global technology company with over 120 staff. Being part of the management team, He led the business, marketing and operations strategy while ensuring the outcome was a user-centric application that would scale and create impact. Travelport.com (NYSE: TVPT) acquired Locomote.com in 2016 and David exited the business in 2018.
At 34 years old David has numerous accolades including; Top 5 Fastest-Growing Companies by SmartCompany, 3x Gold Stevie Awards, BRW Fast Starters, Good Design Finalist, Hot 30 Under 30 and Top Digital Innovator by Smart Company.
David is also a member of the Entrepreneurs Organisation, Design Founders and the Invision Design Leadership forum, joining other founders of Facebook, Shopify and Google.
David is a passionate supporter of start-ups and entrepreneurship and was a founding member of The Entourage entrepreneurs' program in Australia. This has seen him grown into a mentor and advisor of various businesses and social enterprises such as Inspiring Rare Birds and Project Gen Z.
Most recently he was invited to become a mentor and advisor to the founders at Antler.co
He is a strong leader who energises others and loves sharing success. In his downtime, you'll find him spending time with his family of 3 beautiful children, watching his precious Melbourne Victory and continuing his thirst for personal growth and knowledge.
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