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David Cancel was the founder of Compete, Inc. (2000), serving as Chief Technology Officer; Lookery, Inc. (2007), serving as Chief Technology Officer; Performable, Inc. (2009), serving as Chief Executive Officer; and Drift.com, Inc. (2014), serving as Executive Chairman.
Former jobs include Director at DebtFolio, Inc. (2000-2012), Director at EverTrue, Inc., Director at Drip Global, Inc., Independent Director at Olo, Inc. (2022-2025), Chief Product Officer at HubSpot, Inc., Chief Technology Officer & VP-Technology at BuyerZone.com LLC, Venture Advisor at NextView Ventures LLC, and Principal at Cambridge West Ventures.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Queens College.
Former positions of David Cancel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| OLO INC. | Director/Board Member | 12/09/2025 |
Drift.com, Inc.
Drift.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as an AI-powered buyer engagement platform | Chief Executive Officer | 06/06/2022 |
DebtFolio, Inc.
DebtFolio, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online and mobile banking services | Director/Board Member | - |
Lookery, Inc.
Lookery, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising and user targeting network services | Founder | 28/01/2010 |
Drip Global, Inc.
Drip Global, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides Email and SMS marketing automation tools for e-Commerce market | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
HubSpot, Inc.
HubSpot, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based customer relationship management software | Technology Services |
DebtFolio, Inc.
DebtFolio, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online and mobile banking services | Technology Services |
EverTrue, Inc.
EverTrue, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops donor engagement platform which provides fundraising services | Technology Services |
Compete, Inc.
Compete, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides online and analytical consulting services | Technology Services |
Queens College
Queens College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
BuyerZone.com LLC
BuyerZone.com LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online business marketplace | Technology Services |
Lookery, Inc.
Lookery, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising and user targeting network services | Commercial Services |
NextView Ventures LLC
NextView Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextView Ventures invests in companies located across North America. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer and B2B sectors. It participates in pre seed and seed stage capital transactions with an initial investment size of USD 0.25 - 4 million. It takes a seat on the board of directors, and acts as a lead investor. It also makes follow on investments. | Finance |
Cambridge West Ventures
Cambridge West Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Cambridge West Ventures invests in companies located in United States. The firm focuses on board range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements | Finance |
Performable, Inc.
Performable, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides internet marketing services | Technology Services |
Drift.com, Inc.
Drift.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as an AI-powered buyer engagement platform | Technology Services |
Olo, Inc.
Olo, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops technology platform for restaurants | Technology Services |
Drip Global, Inc.
Drip Global, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides Email and SMS marketing automation tools for e-Commerce market | Technology Services |
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