Dave Parker

Dave Parker is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with over three decades of experience in founding and guiding startups and learning organizations globally. In May 2024, he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a global network dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. 

As CEO, Parker leads EO's fully remote team of more than 160 full-time professionals across 20 countries, serving nearly 19,000 members worldwide. He also holds an Ex-Officio Director position on EO's Global Board. 

Parker's entrepreneurial journey includes founding five technology startups, successfully selling three, and closing two. Notable ventures include Trajectory Media, OneAccord Partners, and License Online. His leadership extends to roles such as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Programs and People at UP Global (now part of Techstars), where he organized events like Startup Weekend and Startup America, impacting over 74,000 founders in 120 countries. 

Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Parker has served on numerous corporate and nonprofit boards, including the Washington Technology Industry Association, Guidant Financial Group, Find Ventures, AudiencePoint, and Code Fellows.  He is also an author, with his book "Trajectory: Startup—Ideation to Product/Market Fit" offering insights into the startup process. 

Parker resides in Seattle with his family and is an avid traveler, having visited 46 countries and conducted business in 20.  His extensive experience and passion for entrepreneurship continue to drive EO's mission of supporting and connecting entrepreneurs worldwide.