David Andrews
Out of the box thinker - business and product creator.
CEO · New York, NY, USA
Open to advisory
Customer acquisition · Product · Operations & Finance
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5
Hours / month
About David
Visionary business creator, consultant with experience in turnarounds, online services and platform creation Seasoned business problem solver and entrepreneur with a broad range of experience and expertise. His accomplishments include: -Business remedial consultant to the leading US and Japanese technology companies. -Took the first virtual world called VZones (The earliest Metaverse) and launched it on the public market. -Co-founded Interlingua, the first computer translation business that focused on translation of Japanese and Korean patents with a successful exit. -Secured the first non-Japanese publishing deal with MITI (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) in Japan and partnered it with DARPA. -Conducted successful exits for three technology companies.
Company
Supanova
supanova.ca
Supanova takes a great business idea and makes it real. In just a few minutes, you'll know if your idea has potential, what you need to do to make it even better, and you'll have a full plan of action to get going. For current businesses, Supanova provides ideas that may not be clear to you. For investors, Supanova does the time consuming initial due diligence process in just five minutes.
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
$0 to $100k
Team Size
1-5 employees
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Founded
2026
Industry
Services
Skills
Entrepreneurship
Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit through co-founding companies and launching new ventures.
Company Exits & M&A
Conducted multiple successful exits for technology companies, demonstrating strong M&A capabilities.
Successful Exit
Achieved successful exits for four technology companies, including Interlingua.
Founded company
Co-founded a successful computer translation business and is currently founding Supanova.
Product Creation
A seasoned creator of innovative products, bringing them from concept to market.
Business Creation
Has a strong track record as a visionary business creator, bringing new ventures and platforms to fruition.
Business Problem Solving
Seasoned in identifying and solving complex business problems effectively.
Technology Industry
Extensive experience working with and advising leading US and Japanese technology companies.
Innovative Thinking
Known for 'out of the box' thinking in business and product creation.
Platform Creation
Skilled in building and launching digital platforms.
Language Services Industry
Co-founded a business focused on computer-assisted language translation services.
Computer Translation
Co-founded the first computer translation business, specializing in patent translation.
Business Consulting
Extensive experience as a consultant, including remedial consulting for leading technology companies.
Market Launch
Successfully launched products and services onto the public market, including pioneering virtual worlds.
Secured Key Partnerships
Negotiated significant international and government partnerships.
Metaverse Industry
Pioneering experience in the early development and launch of virtual worlds, predating the modern Metaverse.
Business Turnarounds
Proven expertise in leading business remedial processes and turnarounds for various companies.
Publishing Deals
Successfully secured significant publishing deals, including the first non-Japanese deal with MITI.
Business Strategy
Develops comprehensive business plans and strategies for new ventures and existing companies.
International Partnerships
Skilled in securing and managing international collaborations, such as a landmark deal with MITI.
Online Services Development
Experienced in the creation and management of online services.
Virtual Worlds Development
Played a key role in the development and launch of pioneering virtual worlds like VZones.
Government Partnerships
Experience in forging strategic alliances with government entities like DARPA.
Idea Validation
Expert in assessing business ideas for potential and guiding their development.
Patent Translation
Specialized expertise in the translation of complex Japanese and Korean patents.
Due Diligence
Conducts thorough initial due diligence for investors and new business concepts.
Services Industry
Operates and develops businesses within the services sector.
Fundraising
Involved in securing funding for startups, including pre-seed rounds for new ventures.
Japanese Language Proficiency
Demonstrated proficiency through patent translation and dealings with Japanese entities.
Korean Language Proficiency
Demonstrated proficiency through patent translation.
Experience
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Co-founder
Interlingua
Co-founded Interlingua, the pioneering computer translation business focused on translating Japanese and Korean patents.
Successfully co-founded and achieved a successful exit for Interlingua, a leader in computer-assisted patent translation.
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International Deal Negotiator
MITI (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) & DARPA
Negotiated and secured the first non-Japanese publishing deal with MITI in Japan, subsequently establishing a partnership with DARPA.
Achieved a landmark non-Japanese publishing deal with MITI and forged a strategic partnership with DARPA, showcasing international negotiation skills.
job
Business Remedial Consultant
Leading US and Japanese Technology Companies
Provided expert consulting to top technology firms in the US and Japan, focusing on business turnarounds and problem-solving.
Successfully guided numerous technology companies through remedial processes, improving performance and strategic direction.
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Exit Strategy Advisor
Various Technology Companies
Advised and executed successful exit strategies for multiple technology companies, encompassing M&A and strategic divestment.
Successfully orchestrated the exits of three technology companies, demonstrating strong expertise in M&A and value realization.
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Project Lead, Public Market Launch
VZones
Managed the strategic launch of VZones, the first virtual world and an early precursor to the Metaverse, into the public market.
Successfully brought VZones, a groundbreaking virtual world, to the public market, marking a significant milestone in online service platforms.
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Founder
Supanova
Leading Supanova, a platform designed to validate business ideas, develop action plans, and conduct initial due diligence for entrepreneurs and investors.
Established Supanova, secured pre-seed funding, and developed its core offering for business strategy and validation services.