Dave Parker

Dave Parker

Founder and Chair at Trajectory Network
Greater Seattle Area

Dave Parker is Managing Partner at DKParker, LLC, Secretary Board of Directors at Think Forward Foundation, Founder and Chair at Trajectory Network, Inc, Board Member and Startup Programs Chair at Washington Technology Industry Association, and President at Trajectory Startup Playbook. He founded Trajectory Network, Inc and Trajectory Startup Playbook, both of which are still running. His professional expertise includes entrepreneurship, venture capital, board leadership, and authoring business books.

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  • Trajectory Network Founder and Chair 2026–present · current
  • Think Forward Foundation Secretary Board of Directors 2021–present · current
  • Washington Technology Industry Association logo
    Washington Technology Industry Association Board Member | Startup Programs Chair 2018–present · current
  • Dkparker Managing Partner 2002–present · current
  • Trajectory Startup Playbook President · current
  • Entrepreneurs' Organization CEO & Board Member 2024–2025 · past
  • Stride, Inc. Entrepreneur in Residence 2023–2024 · past
  • Fearless Fund Senior Partner 2021–2023 · past
  • Find Ventures Advisory Board Member 2021–2024 · past
  • Code Fellows Board Member 2015–2017, CEO 2015–2017 · past
  • Techstars Lead Organizer - Seattle Startup Week 2014–2017, All-Star Mentor 2013–2024 · past
  • Transom Inc. Board Member 2013–2024 · past
  • UP Global Senior VP Programs & People 2013–2015 · past
  • Northwest Entrepreneur Network Board Member 2012–2013 · past
  • AudiencePoint Board Member 2010–2024 · past
  • Founder Institute Director 2010–2013 · past
  • 9Spaces, Inc. Co-Founder & CEO 2004–2011 · past
  • Guidant Financial Group Board Member 2004–2021 · past
  • OneAccord Partners Board Member & Co-Founder 2004–2013 · past
  • Classmates.com Board Member 2003–2004 · past
  • Digital Marketing, LLC Board Member 2000–2004 · past
  • License Online, Inc. Founder & CEO 1997–2002 · past
  • Excell Data Director Sales 1996–1997 · past

Education

  • University of Washington BA, Speech Communications · 1982–1986
  • IMD High Performance Boards Program, Board
  • Washougal High School

Organizations

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  • Trajectory Network Founder and Chair 2026–present · current
  • Think Forward Foundation Secretary Board of Directors 2021–present · current
  • Washington Technology Industry Association logo
    Washington Technology Industry Association Board Member | Startup Programs Chair 2018–present · current

Education

  • University of Washington BA, Speech Communications · 1982–1986
  • IMD High Performance Boards Program, Board
  • Washougal High School

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