David Barker

Empowering Your Global Expansion

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

About

Experience is key. It takes time to develop and it cannot be purchased. As a skilled startup executive experience and knowledge is what I bring to any opportunity. Having worked with startups for 20+ years has taught me to be results-driven while focusing on the bottom line. I have excellent communication, technical and inter-personal skills which helps bridge the gap between technology and business. In a world that is constantly changing having a proven track record of resourcefulness and employing “blue ocean” style strategies has given me the edge over competitors, being a strong team player I am able to motivate teams to deliver beyond expectations. I have a fast focus which helps to quickly evaluate a company’s competence, identification of resources, process and technology necessary to achieve sales, brand or revenue goals. The startup environment ensures that I am creative with business practice, while being flexible. Having outstanding organizational, time-management, planning skills and access to a large vendor network across all areas of delivery, including technology, call centers, and marketing help deliver on-time and on-budget. My management style is by objectives; I manage the mission while aligning company or division towards its goals. While skillfully navigating through change, I possess an uncanny ability to either stay the course or pivot, based on market trends, opportunity, mergers and acquisition or downsizing. I have a hands on approach with skill set to manage all aspects of day-to-day in any section including high level US or Global Strategy. When there are not enough people for hats, multi-level participation means getting it done. Got a problem, need it solved? Talk to me. Let’s do this.

Experience

  • Founder - COO at Global Equity Partners, Ltd
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Expert guidance for entering and navigating U.S. markets for new opportunities with sustainable growth. Comprehensive services that drive strategic alignment, operational excellence and increased revenue.

  • Founder - COO at Harbor Defense
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • CEO - Founder at BetterLocal
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Get Found Online! Win your local business first. Stop juggling between online and offline business, throwing cash at SEO agencies. We are real people with real solutions.

  • CEO - Founder at CUSTOM SERVICES NETWORK
    Nov 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 8 mos

    Consulting and services focused on helping start-ups, small businesses and non-profits.

  • CEO - Founding Partner at MAIL'S BEST FRIEND
    Mar 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 4 mos

    Email is the pulse of an organization. Ineffective communication means lost revenue, broken relationships and unhappy people. Mail's Best Friend provides support, integration and best-of-breed email solutions. We understand that email is relational and that's why you need us as a friend.