Dave Shapiro

About

With a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics and minors in Spanish and Psychology from Wake Forest University, and specialized training in Growth from Reforge, I bring a robust academic foundation to my professional endeavors. I currently operate as a Freelance Growth, Product, and Strategy Consultant, leveraging extensive experience in venture design, growth strategy, product development, and user research. Previously, I co-founded and led AirClub, a venture-backed software platform for gyms and fitness studios, which was acquired in 2024. My career also includes strategic roles at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and BCG Digital Ventures (now BCGX), where I contributed to high-impact consulting projects. Additionally, I have experience with Kaiser Associates, a boutique strategy consulting firm. My diverse background equips me to drive innovation and growth across various industries.

Experience

• Freelance Growth, Product, and Strategy Consultant · Freelance02-01-2024

  Freelance product, strategy, user research and innovation consultant. I bring deep experience in venture design, growth strategy, product, and research. Former venture-backed founder, BCGX venture architect, and BCG strategy consultant.

• Co-Founder & CEO (Acquired) · AirClub07-01-2022

  AirClub is a venture-backed, modern all-in-one software platform powering the next generation of gyms, fitness studios, and health clubs. AirClub was acquired in 2024.

• Consultant · Boston Consulting Group (BCG)03-01-2021 – 04-01-2022

  BCG and BCG Digital Ventures (now BCGX)

• Associate · Boston Consulting Group (BCG)03-01-2019 – 03-01-2021
• Consultant · Kaiser Associates05-01-2017 – 03-01-2019

  Kaiser Associates is a boutique strategy consulting firm. We are dedicated to helping leading global corporations improve their performance and unlock new sources of sustainable, profitable growth. We provide our clients with strategic insight and analysis that drives decision-making. Founded in 1981, we maintain deep, long-standing relationships with the most admired companies in the world, including five of Fortunes Ten Most Admired Corporations and six of the top ten of Business Weeks Global 1,000. We maintain regional offices in Washington, DC, London, Brazil, and Kuala Lumpur.

Education

• ReforgeGrowth
• Wake Forest UniversityBachelors Degree, Applied Mathematics with Minors in Spanish and Psychology

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