Dave has over 20 years of experience developing and scaling consumer packaged goods brands across the tobacco, cannabis, and functional beverage sectors. Early in his career, he founded and operated multiple international brands including Coastal Cigars, Cigar Row, and Shine Papers—each recognized for innovation and brand differentiation within competitive markets. Dave has managed diverse business models spanning distribution, service platforms, and vertically integrated manufacturing.
In 2019, Dave was recognized by the Harbor Entrepreneur Center as Entrepreneur of the Year, underscoring his track record of building high-performing, disruptive consumer brands.More...