Marco Island, Florida, United States
I help organizations develop skills-based hiring and talent programs. I have a passion for innovation and I have a proven record designing, developing and rapidly launching innovative skills-based programs and services. I've been honored to work with companies like IBM, Microsoft and Apple and win awards for innovation from ATD, 1EdTech, Training Magazine and Computer Reseller News. I'm always interested in doing things that bring extreme value to organizations like yours -- and real meaning in people's lives. Above all, I strive to be a man of honor and character in everything I do. I am results-driven, always looking for ways to do things better and faster -- and find ways to measure the success. A few highlights: HR Tech and Ed Tech * Founded IBM's Digital Badge credential program * Developed the IBM New Collar Certificate Program * Developed IBM's first cloud-based skills development product; $Ms in sales with 50% GP * Senior marketing strategist building IBM's Smarter Workforce Category Program Development and Transformation * Transformed IBM's Ideas program to crowdsource and co-create innovation * Developed, recruited and managed IBM's North American IBM training partner programs Training and Talent Development * Top training services sales leader worldwide, always exceeding quota * Trained more than 4,000 students at Apple, Microsoft, Wells Fargo and AT&T Thought Leadership * Authored multiple IBM white papers on training, e-learning, skills and partner programs * Developed dozens of training videos and materials * Featured speaker and keynote presenter at major industry events for Deloitte, IBM, HR Today, Future Workplace, Training Magazine, UPCEA and others Beyond Work I've published multiple photography books, and I've received international recognition and awards for my artwork at http://davidleaser.com And I am in love with my wife and family. (And pets, which are family.)
MyInnerGenius is an award-winning HR Tech innovation that reveals hidden capabilities that don’t show up on resumes, performance reviews or diplomas.
Newstate U is on a mission to deliver skills, not debt — providing radically affordable, competency-based pathways in AI, business, and other high-demand fields. This aligns deeply with my commitment to transforming education and expanding career opportunity through innovation.
New Markets Venture Partners achieves top-quartile financial returns by investing invests in evidence-based edtech and workforce technology companies that enable millions of people to achieve critical education and career milestones.
Digital Badge Academy helps organizations create high impact digital credential programs.
I am passionate about innovation and programs which build brands and bring maximum value to stockholders and customers. I founded the IBM Digital Badge Program, the IBM New Collar Certificate Program and reformed IBM's certification program. I developed IBM's first cloud-based embedded learning solution and the IBM training reseller program.
Lead the worldwide development, messaging and marketing execution for the Smarter Workforce category at IBM. Managed the marketing and GTM for IBM's $1.3B acquisition of Kenexa, planned the analyst story and developed the first IBM Smarter Workforce conference track.
Develop new solutions and global markets for IBM's products and services. Developed business partner channels and strategic relationships. Developed IBM's first cloud-based multimedia training solution, the fastest growing e-learning solution in IBM's history, generating $Ms at a 50% GP. Top performer in training services sales worldwide for two years in a row.