He has published many articles and forward-thinking white papers on technical innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development. As a writer, David is author of a popular book on entrepreneurship called The StartUp Hats. David served as the Executive VP and Thought Leader for Compuware, a Fortune 1000 Corporation, after it acquired ProviderLink, a healthcare IT exchange he founded. He has demonstrated a record for consistency across multiple industries with six successful exits in a row. As an entrepreneur, David was the founder or co-founder of seven companies including PeopleClick (purchased for $100 million) and Report2Web, which sold for $12M in less than eleven months from inception. To combat the lack of early stage capital in NC, David created and runs Cofounders Capital, a $12M seed fund, the success of which led to a second $50M fund. After failing at retirement twice, David became the Triangle's most active angel investor spending his time as a volunteer coach and mentor to startup founders and managing a free accelerator he sponsors with the Town of Cary. Ferro currently serves on the board of Randon SA.ĭavid Gardner is a serial entrepreneur, writer, adviser, and early-stage fund manager with over thirty years of experience in creating and building software technology companies. In 1996 Ferro was named Vice President of Automotive Information Products.Ferro holds bachelor’s degrees in both mechanical and production engineering from FEI university in Brazil, as well as industrial administration from FCAV in Brazil. Pedro joined ArvinMeritor from a position as Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Distribution with Motor Coach Industries, where he participated in the LBO and turnaround of the company.Between 19, Ferro held several senior leadership positions with Cummins in the Americas region (Brazil, Mexico, and the USA), including area director for Latin America based in Miami. Between 20, Ferro served as VP/GM for Specialty, CV Emissions, and Brakes for ArvinMeritor. Before re-joining Meritor, Ferro was president of Commercial Vehicle Undercarriage for Berkshire Hathaway / Marmon Group, between 20. Before 2017, Ferro served as CEO of Fras-le and COO of Randon Auto Parts in Brazil.From 2011 through 2014, Ferro was president of Meritor’s Aftermarket division, following a period in China where he served as the head of the Asia Pacific. Ferro has more than 30 years of experience in commercial vehicle and aftermarket industries. Pedro Ferro serves as Operating Partner for Michigan Capital Advisors and as managing partner for Luzio Strategy since 2017.
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