David Isserman
David Isserman, a native of St. Louis, is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is currently an MBA student at Columbia Business School in New York.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Website: | http://www.isserman.com |
| Industries: | Biotech, Cleantech, Computing, Entertainment, Financial, Food and Drink, Gaming, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Media, Nanotech, Retail, Sports, Travel |
| Skills: | Business, Copy Writing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, Public Relations, Retail, Writing |
| Location: | New York, NY |
| Groups: | Center for Technology Innovation and Community Engagement, William James Foundation Socially Responsible Business Plan Competition |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Getting press, Helping friends, Internships, Joining a startup, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Participating in a competition, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Recruiting, Recruiting for my startup, Shadowing, Trading services |
| Tags: | columbia business school, consulting, New York |
| Schools: | Columbia University, Indiana University System - Indiana University-Bloomington |
FEATURED STARTUP
RareShare
RareShare
RareShare is a unique social hub building communities for patients, families, and healthcare professionals affected by rare disorders.
- Startup type: Company
- Status: Active
- Stage: Beta
FULL BIO
David Isserman, a native of St. Louis, is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is currently an MBA student at Columbia Business School in New York. Prior to starting business school, David worked as a strategy and communications consultant.
David’s has served on the boards of the World Aquarium, the Conservation for the Oceans Foundation, Teens Care, the St. Louis Chapter of The Explorers Club, and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance. He currently serves on the boards of the the St. Louis BioBlitz and the St. Louis Academy of Science. Recently, David served as an advisor to the National Geographic BioBlitz, which took place at Rock Creek Park in Washington D.C.
In 2006, at the age of 23, David was selected by the St. Louis Business Journal for the 30 Under 30 award. This award is presented to the top 30 most influential people in the St. Louis region who are under the age of 30.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | RareShare.org |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Description: | Launched RareShare.org, an online network connecting individuals with rare medical disorders |
| Employer: | The Selling Block |
| Position: | Co-Founder |
| Time period: | December 2003 - November 2006 |
| Description: | • Established 2 retail “eBay Consignment” locations in St. Louis
• Facilitated ongoing operations by co-managing a team of employees responsible for daily production • Increased revenue and built brand awareness by launching marketing campaigns, including a World Series charity auction for Major League Baseball and an auction of the world famous 2-headed snake • Recognized in 2006 as one of the largest sellers on eBay with annual revenue exceeding $1 million • Sold equity position in 2006 |
| Employer: | Isserman Consulting |
| Position: | Founder/Consultant |
| Time period: | December 2000 - November 2008 |
| Description: | • Enhanced client growth by managing various aspects of business operations including product development, shareholder relations, online and offline marketing, and public relations
• Increased clients’ competitive advantages by assessing current market conditions to develop and implement core business strategies • Established key performance benchmarks by measuring and analyzing return on external communications and marketing initiatives • Assisted with product launches by preparing detailed budgets • Gained industry experience by working with startup and growth-stage companies in the technology, finance, life science, service and consumer products industries • Led successful international media campaigns featured in Reuters, Business 2.0, CNN, MSNBC.com, BBC, NPR, CNN.com, USA Today, International Herald Tribune and the Associated Press |
EDUCATION
| University: | Columbia University |
| Time period: | 2010 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | Indiana University System - Indiana University-Bloomington |
| Time period: | 2005 |
| Degree: | Business, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Sailing, Traveling, Scuba Diving, Kayaking, Wilderness Conservation, Exploration, Hiking, Travel, Business |
| Clubs: | The Explorers Club, Columbia University: Private Equity and Venture Capital Club, Social Enterprise Club, Columbia Entrepreneurs Organization |
| Memberships: | Philanthropy: Academy of Science of St. Louis (Trustee), St. Louis BioBlitz (Co-Founder), World Aquarium (Past Board Member), National Geographic’s 2007 Rock Creek Park BioBlitz (Advisor), Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (Past Board Member), St. Louis Chapter of the Explorers Club (Past Board Member) |
| Awards: | Awarded 30 Under 30 in 2006 by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the most influential members of the St. Louis business community under the age of 30 |
