David L. Cross

Program Manager at AARP Foundation
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Frank Bonsal III

David has been a major catalyst and manager of the growth at Towson University's business incubator. Often wearing a multitude of hats, David's friendly nature and fastidious work ethic are a great combination for those entrepreneurs and team members who are fortunate to be supported by him. Sam Walton depicted David when he stated "If you love your work, you'll be out there every day trying to do it the best you possibly can, and pretty soon everybody around will catch the passion from you..."

Christopher S. Patterson, MBA, PMP, CSM, CSPO, ITIL MP

This recommendation for Mr. David Cross is written in the context of his moral standing, commitment to excellence, and unwavering professionalism throughout the period of time he provided assistance to our startup team. Of the many talented professionals I have worked with, I can say with confidence, David is atop that list. David deeply cares about the success of the member companies he works with, consistently going out of his way to ensure we took advantage of every opportunity that crossed our path, and put our best foot forward at all times. David is a joy to work with, promoting a calm, fun, and encouraging environment to work in which translated into a really great creative relationship with he and the TU Incubator. He showed dedication in his mission to support PlayerLeak and our growth, maintaining a solution-oriented focus while helping us to continue on our path forward. David is a consummate professional and outstanding person. I greatly enjoyed having the opportunity to work with him during our time with the TU Incubator, and look forward to keeping in touch. When inspiration for the next thing comes along, David will be one of the first people I circle back to, as his knowledge and experience in the realm of entrepreneurship is invaluable. It is with pleasure and gratitude I recommend and endorse Mr. David Cross and the TU Incubator. Thanks for all you’ve done for us.

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Credentials

  • Fostering Innovation
    LinkedIn
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Leading with Innovation
    LinkedIn
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Brad Feld on Raising Capital
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Guy Kawasaki on Entrepreneurship
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      Manage AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ programs. Working with partner organizations to help older adults to explore self-employment options to increase their financial stability. Manage AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ programs. Working with partner organizations to help older adults to explore self-employment options to increase their financial stability.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director
      • Feb 2016 - Jul 2021

      Responsible for the daily operations of the TU StarTUp, working with cohort companies, and fostering an environment that promotes innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship within the university and the wider business community. Responsible for the daily operations of the TU StarTUp, working with cohort companies, and fostering an environment that promotes innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship within the university and the wider business community.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

      Adjunct Lecturer, University of Maryland, Philip Merrill College of Journalism Responsible for developing and teaching the graduate level Media Entrepreneurship course. Adjunct Lecturer, University of Maryland, Philip Merrill College of Journalism Responsible for developing and teaching the graduate level Media Entrepreneurship course.

    • United Kingdom
    • Government Relations Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Sep 1999 - Jul 2012

      Project Manager, Commercialisation Directorate. Responsible for Proof of Concept projects with major Scottish universities. Proof of Concept projects were early-stage technology grants to develop promising technology ideas to the point of commercialization and spinning out into new companies. Projects included early-stage drug discovery, commercial security software, information-sharing software, and medical diagnostics. June 2011-July 2012. Senior Operations Executive, Innovation, Commercialization and Priority Industries Delivery Team – West. Responsible for the development and delivery of transformation projects, primarily in the areas of commercialization and innovation. Projects included Wellness and Health Innovation, Scotland Stanford Photonics Collaboration, and the Scottish Energy Laboratory. March 2008-June 2011. Senior Operations Executive, Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire, Innovation Team. Responsible for the development and project management of the Wellness and Health Innovation project. Developed project from concept stage through the Gateway process to Board approval and implementation. Responsible for project management of the Hillington Park Innovation Centre, including the Wireless Innovation Centre Project. Managed the regional Investor Ready Programme. As Relationship Manager for University of the West of Scotland was responsible for overseeing the relationship with the University; working with the University’s senior management team to identify strategic opportunities; developing and delivering commercialization support to the University Innovation and Research Office. August 2000 to March 2008. Operations Executive, Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire, Paisley. Responsible for the First Business High Growth Start-up program. September 1999 to July 2000. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Research Services
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Mar 2011 - Jun 2012

      SUPA is a pooling of physics research and post-graduate education in 8 Scottish universities: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Heriot Watt, St Andrews, Strathclyde and West of Scotland. I represented Scottish Enterprise as a member of the Advisory Board. SUPA is a pooling of physics research and post-graduate education in 8 Scottish universities: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Heriot Watt, St Andrews, Strathclyde and West of Scotland. I represented Scottish Enterprise as a member of the Advisory Board.

  • Scotland Stanford Photonics Collaboration
    • Strathclyde University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Jun 2009 - Jul 2011

      Research Councils UK funded project promoting collaborations between four Scottish Universities and Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology. Scottish Enterprise provided funding for the Industrial Partners program. www.su2p.com Research Councils UK funded project promoting collaborations between four Scottish Universities and Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology. Scottish Enterprise provided funding for the Industrial Partners program. www.su2p.com

  • Strathclyde Seed Capital Fund
    • Glasgow, United Kingdom
    • Director
      • Apr 2007 - Apr 2009

      The Strathclyde Seed Capital Fund was a local investment fund providing small equity investments up to £100,000. I represented Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire on the Board of Directors. The Strathclyde Seed Capital Fund was a local investment fund providing small equity investments up to £100,000. I represented Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire on the Board of Directors.

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member Regional Business Advisors Project Advisory Group
      • Dec 2006 - May 2008

      SIE helps students in Scotland discover their entrepreneurial talent and start up their own ventures. Our mission is to help create new student businesses and social enterprises. Scottish Enterprise provided funding to support a network of regional business advisors to support student entrepreneurs. I represented Scottish Enterprise on the advisory group. www.sie.ac.uk SIE helps students in Scotland discover their entrepreneurial talent and start up their own ventures. Our mission is to help create new student businesses and social enterprises. Scottish Enterprise provided funding to support a network of regional business advisors to support student entrepreneurs. I represented Scottish Enterprise on the advisory group. www.sie.ac.uk

  • Govan Initiative Ltd.
    • Glasgow, United Kingdom
    • Business Advisor
      • Oct 1996 - Aug 1999

      I was responsible for assisting clients in the formation of new businesses: business planning, cash-flow forecasts, marketing, raising capital, and advising clients after start-up in all aspects of management. Conducted training programs. I was responsible for assisting clients in the formation of new businesses: business planning, cash-flow forecasts, marketing, raising capital, and advising clients after start-up in all aspects of management. Conducted training programs.

Education

  • The University of Georgia
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
    1980 - 1982
  • The University of Georgia
    Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Small Business Administration/Management
    1978 - 1980

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