Agustín David

Partner @POK

Business Development Manager💰 Investor & VC🔥 Startup FounderHead of Growth💼 C-level Executive👍 Sales & BizDevProfessorCEO🧨 Consulting🧮 EducationManaging PartnerAdvisor

Agustin David is a dynamic senior executive who has driven significant transformation and lasting results in higher education. Building on a lifelong passion for teaching and high-impact experience in multiple senior executive roles in Higher Education, he has shown the vision, leadership, and creativity to craft breakthrough strategies and solutions to significant challenges in a rapidly changing global market. Agustin is a Partner at POK, Proof of Knowledge Inc., Leading the US and Middle East practice. Previously, he held Vice President roles at Globang Inc. and 2U/EdX, where he spearheaded business development and sales for the education industry in the US. . Between 2013 and 2020, he was the Chancellor and Board Chair of Universidad Kennedy (UK) in Argentina, an accredited private university with diverse undergraduate and graduate programs delivered in face-to-face and virtual formats. Agustin led a profound turnaround and organizational re-launch during his tenure. He took an outdated institution with consistently declining residential registration, a few dozen online classes, and an attrition rate of 50% to a robust, technology-based university with one of the fastest-growing online enrollments in Latin America. Some specific achievements included: • Doubled total university enrollment from 2016 to 2020 by driving aggressive growth of online learning— 300% in 2017, 250% in 2018, and 150% in 2019. • Expanded the university’s geographic presence in 8 months from Buenos Aires to 57 cities (80+ centers), forging and leveraging strategic alliances to ensure a rapid and sustainable build-out. • Implemented a series of new technologies, including a virtual learning ecosystem, state-of-the-art CRM, and an ERP that improved accountability and transparency and reduced costs by more than 30%. • Raised critical funding by divesting non-essential assets and improving the endowment’s investments to achieve more than 25% growth. Before serving at the Universidad Kennedy, Agustin held executive-level roles in the priva

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Partner, US Market and MENA

POK Proof of knowledgePartner, US Market and MENA

Jun. 2024 - Aug. 2024Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Senior Business Advisor

POK Proof of knowledgeSenior Business Advisor

Mar. 2024 - Jun. 2024

Strategic Advisor

GoSprout.appStrategic Advisor

Mar. 2024 - May. 2024Hybrid

Chief Revenue Officer (Fractional CRO)

GoSprout.appChief Revenue Officer (Fractional CRO)

Jan. 2024 - Mar. 2024On-siteGoSprout's mission is to simplify and optimize the management of registered apprenticeship programs. We aim to streamline compliance and engagement, ensuring seamless tracking of apprentice progress. Our platform connects companies, sponsors, RTI providers, and apprentices, reducing complexity and administrative burdens. We focus on making apprenticeships accessible and efficient, offering cost-effective solutions for all stakeholders. Our goal is to facilitate education and training opportunities for individuals, enhancing their career prospects and contributing positively to the workforce without the burden of debt.

Vice President of Business Development

2UVice President of Business Development

Aug. 2023 - Sep. 2023Miami, Florida, United States · Hybrid

VP and Senior Client Partner, Resident SME, Education Practice

GlobantVP and Senior Client Partner, Resident SME, Education Practice

Jan. 2022 - May. 2023Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area · Hybrid

Vice President of Business Development and University Partnerships

TEDUVice President of Business Development and University Partnerships

Aug. 2021 - Jan. 2022Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Education Advisor

GlobantEducation Advisor

May. 2021 - Jan. 2022Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Trustee

Universidad KennedyTrustee

Jun. 2013 - May. 2024Buenos Aires, Argentina

Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Universidad KennedyChancellor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Jun. 2013 - Mar. 2020Buenos Aires, ArgentinaVisionary leader who transformed technology and operational infrastructure. Catapulted the institution into the fastest growing online university in Argentina. Oversaw strategy, planning, budgeting, investments, P/L, operations, governance, leadership hiring, staff realignment, and culture change. • Doubled total university enrollment (2016 – 2020) by driving aggressive online learning growth. • Expanded university’s presence to 57 cities; forged strategic alliances to ensure rapid launch. • Implemented a series of new technologies, including next-gen virtual learning ecosystem, state-of-the-art CRM, business intelligence platform, Omni-channel marketing, and ERP that improved accountability/transparency and reduced costs by 30+%. • Initiated and managed successful bankruptcy reorganization, significantly reducing debt.

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310 Solar EnergyVice-President and CEO

Jun. 2012 - May. 2013Albuquerque, New Mexico AreaTurned around business by diversifying from residential into commercial projects, growing revenue, and margins. Dramatically improved business structure and professionalized operations. Achieved 12% EBITDA in 2013.

Director, Sales and Business Development

310 Solar EnergyDirector, Sales and Business Development

Nov. 2011 - May. 2012Albuquerque, New Mexico AreaSpearheaded all large proposals and commercial sales contracts. Rebranded company and led critical business development campaigns. Grew sales and technical teams. After 6 months in business development, asked to become new CEO and partner.

Director, Project Development and Finance

ICS Alternative Energy GroupDirector, Project Development and Finance

Jan. 2011 - Nov. 2011United StatesStrategized and pioneered new start-up division focused on mid/large commercial solar projects. Expanded business in 4 states. Cultivated relationships with banking, private equity, and other solar partners to drive project development and financing.

Adjunct Professor of International Management

University of New Mexico, Anderson School of ManagementAdjunct Professor of International Management

Aug. 2010 - May. 2013Albuquerque, New Mexico AreaCourse taught: MGMT - 511: Commercialization of Technology and the Global Environment and MGMT 328: Management and the Global Environment.

General Manager, Argentina

BTG Expo GmbHGeneral Manager, Argentina

Dec. 2007 - May. 2010Devised and implemented a turnaround strategy focused on business development, creative initiatives, and improvements to operations. Transformed financial performance from negative to double-digit positive profits in 2 years. Drove series of growth areas including new business services as well as new operations in Chile and Brazil; increased revenue by >50% in the first year. Transitioned business from mom-and-pop shop culture to professionalized operations with standardized financials, forecasting, and reporting processes, as well as tight coordination with global HQ.

Policy Advisor

Auditoria General de La Nacion -Policy Advisor

Jul. 2007 - Dec. 2007Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

General Manager

Orgainvent LatinoamericaGeneral Manager

Jul. 2001 - Aug. 2005

Senior Marketing Analyst

TotalSenior Marketing Analyst

Aug. 1996 - Jul. 2001

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