David Krauter

David Krauter

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Skaneateles, New York, United States

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  • Going
    CEO
    Going
    Mar 2026 - Current (7 months)
    Going, the travel app for discovering flight deals, has helped members around the world make their travel dreams come true since 2015. We combine sophisticated software and human Flight Experts to discover flight deals and mistake fares up to 90% off and send them to our 2 million members. Unlike fully automated fare alerts services, every deal alert we send to members has passed a rigorous quality evaluation by our team to ensure it's worth members’ hard-earned money and limited travel time
  • VIDEOQUANTAI
    Strategic and Growth Advisor
    VIDEOQUANTAI
    Jun 2024 - Current (2 years 4 months)
    Partner with the CEO on GTM strategy and execution. Videoquant is showcasing the power of AI to predict your customer's unaided engagement.
  • Shalestone Capital
    Founder
    Shalestone Capital
    Jun 2024 - Current (2 years 4 months)
    Shalestone Capital is an investment, advisory, and consulting practice focused on partnering with entrepreneurs and founders to advise, consult, and invest in software, media, ecommerce, and technology companies.
  • TBD Angels
    Member
    TBD Angels
    Jan 2021 - Current (5 years 9 months)
  • SidelineSwap
    Advisor
    SidelineSwap
    Jan 2020 - Current (6 years 9 months)
    Advisor to the CEO on strategy, product and go-to-market. SidelineSwap is the leading pre-owned marketplace in the sporting goods industry.
  • Invaluable
    Chief Executive Officer
    Invaluable
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years 1 month)
    In 2022 David was promoted to CEO where he oversaw the global team at Invaluable and drove the strategy and growth of the global marketplace (invaluable.com), SaaS solutions (Private Label and RFC), and Artmyn, a 2021 Swiss acquisition.

    Headquartered in Boston, and backed by Insight Partners, Invaluable is the world’s leading online marketplace for fine and decorative arts and collectibles auctions, driving more than $1B in demand from over 4 million collectors around the globe through over 5,000 of the world’s premier traditional auction houses.
  • Invaluable
    Chief Operating Officer
    Invaluable
    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (7 months)
    Recruited by the Board as COO of Invaluable and to oversee Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Customer Service to drive demand and improve the experience for our customers through people, process, and technology.
  • Jobcase Inc
    EVP, GM Jobcase.com
    Jobcase Inc
    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year 1 month)
    As EVP/GM, David was recruited by the CEO to lead the product and marketing strategy for Jobcase.com as well as oversee the employment marketplace. David and team focused on maximizing marketplace revenue and building a community of members that receive advice, encouragement, job and education opportunities. Jobcase is backed by PSG.
  • BlockSkye
    Advisor
    BlockSkye
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years 1 month)
    Served as an Advisor with a focus towards Product, Operations, and Strategy.
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    Consultant
    Ecommerce Media Consultant
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year 1 month)
  • Yaymaker
    CEO
    Yaymaker
    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years 1 month)
    David was recruited to Paint Nite as CEO to lead the company through its next chapter and the creation of Yaymaker. This marketplace of artists and small businesses hosted over 6000 social events per month in restaurants and bars across the US and Canada ($60M+ in revenue). As CEO, David led the home office team of Product, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Administrative professionals to build the experience platform, as well recruit and grow the amazing number of Local Partners (independent entrepreneurs). During his tenure, David led the transition of Paint Nite to Yaymaker and the expansion of the experiences to engage the growing customer base. Paint Nite was backed by Porchlight Equity.
  • Groupize
    Board Member
    Groupize
    Feb 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)
    The leader in Small Meeting management.
  • Tripadvisor
    President, SmarterTravel, a TripAdvisor Company
    Tripadvisor
    Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 (6 years 1 month)
    David was promoted to President, reported to the CEO, and was a member of the Tripadvisor Executive team. SmarterTravel was the largest subsidiary of Tripadvisor and a portfolio of travel businesses spanning Marketplace, Advertising, Media, and eCommerce brands. As President, David grew the team to 300+ across all functions including GM's, Product, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, HR, and Operations to grow revenue to over $175M+ during David's tenure. Prominent brands of the portfolio included Cruise Critic, Jetsetter, SmarterTravel, Airfarewatchdog, and BookingBuddy.
  • Tripadvisor
    Vice President Product, SmarterTravel, a TripAdvisor Company
    Tripadvisor
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years 1 month)
    Led the product management and revenue optimization teams as well as founded SniqueAway, a private sale site for luxury hotels and later led the acquisition and merger with Jetsetter from Gilt Groupe.
  • Tripadvisor
    Sr. Director of Product, SmarterTravel, a TripAdvisor Company
    Tripadvisor
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year 1 month)
    Recruited back to Tripadvisor to join SmarterTravel, a recent acquisition. Initially, David oversaw the Deals business, including the launch of the Booking Buddy Deals Network for travel that powered travel publishers.
  • Rue La La
    Director, Product/Site Experience
    Rue La La
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years 1 month)
    Member of the founding team of Rue La La. David led the Online Product team and the creation/launch of the members-only online experience, an entirely new way for consumers to shop retail for this revolutionary Flash Sale Brand.
  • TripAdvisorcom
    Director, Marketing - Site Experience/Merchandising
    TripAdvisorcom
    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 (2 years 1 month)
    Recruited to lead on-site revenue optimization and site experience. Launched the expanded rating system for better hotel discovery. Separately, David also led the business justification and launch of TripAdvisor on-site display advertising business.
  • SC Johnson
    Summer Intern
    SC Johnson
    Jan 2003
  • CNET Networks
    Director
    CNET Networks
    Jan 1997 - Jan 2002 (5 years 1 month)
    Multiple roles over the course of 5 years, including Ad Operations, Ad Product Management (found team member), Shopper Catalog, and Product Platform. Highlights include development of IAB Universal Ad Package and the CNET Internal Ad Server.
  • Cintas
    Management Trainee
    Cintas
    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997 (1 year 1 month)
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  • Cornell University
    BS, Marketing
    Cornell University
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    Marcellus High School
    Marcellus High School
  • Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
    MBA, Marketing (with distinction)
    Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
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