David J Blumberg

David J Blumberg

CA, US
Authority on venture capital investment and globalization of the information economy

David Blumberg brings more than 22 years of investing experience in venture capital backed technology companies including Zoran [ZRAN], ABIC - acquired byTeva [TEVA], Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. [CHKP], Creo Products [CREO], DSP Group [DSPG], Electronics For Imaging [EFII], AbirNet - acquired by Computer Associates [CA], Conduct Software and Allerez  - both acquired by Mercury Interactive [MERQ], Vista Research – acquired by McGraw Hill [MHP], PureSight - acquired by Boston Communications Group, Inc. [BCGI] and IP Infusion - acquired by ACCESS Co., Ltd. [TSE: 4513].

Prior to founding Blumberg Capital in 1991, David managed technology investments with Claridge Investments, Adler & Co., Apax, and T. Rowe Price Associates.  David’s operational experience includes launching the highly successful business development, marketing, and public relations efforts for CHKP in the US and Japan, helping build a substantial revenue stream prior to its IPO.

David earned his AB in Government, cum laude, from Harvard College and his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and INSEAD.  David speaks French and is proficient in Hebrew and Spanish. 

David serves as a member or observer on the Board of Directors of CaseStack, Siperian, Damballa, Insightix and Correlix.  He also serves on the board of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco and is a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy.  

MOST REQUESTED TOPICS AREAS:
Outsourcing - The Growth of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the Global Economy
The Economic and Social Impact of Accelerated Change on Local, Regional, and Global Economy.
Past, Present, and Future of the Middle East
Economic Development - A Global Perspective
The Impact of Venture Capital on Regional Economic Growth

David Blumberg brings more than 22 years of investing experience in venture capital backed technology companies including Zoran [ZRAN], ABIC - acquired byTeva [TEVA], Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. [CHKP], Creo Products [CREO], DSP Group [DSPG], Electronics For Imaging [EFII], AbirNet - acquired by Computer Associates [CA], Conduct Software and Allerez  - both acquired by Mercury Interactive [MERQ], Vista Research – acquired by McGraw Hill [MHP], PureSight - acquired by Boston Communications Group, Inc. [BCGI] and IP Infusion - acquired by ACCESS Co., Ltd. [TSE: 4513].

Prior to founding Blumberg Capital in 1991, David managed technology investments with Claridge Investments, Adler & Co., Apax, and T. Rowe Price Associates.  David’s operational experience includes launching the highly successful business development, marketing, and public relations efforts for CHKP in the US and Japan, helping build a substantial revenue stream prior to its IPO.

David earned his AB in Government, cum laude, from Harvard College and his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and INSEAD.  David speaks French and is proficient in Hebrew and Spanish. 

David serves as a member or observer on the Board of Directors of CaseStack, Siperian, Damballa, Insightix and Correlix.  He also serves on the board of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco and is a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy.  

MOST REQUESTED TOPICS AREAS:
Outsourcing - The Growth of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the Global Economy
The Economic and Social Impact of Accelerated Change on Local, Regional, and Global Economy.
Past, Present, and Future of the Middle East
Economic Development - A Global Perspective
The Impact of Venture Capital on Regional Economic Growth