David Gould: A proven industry leader with a breadth of knowledge in launching and growing business, David Gould possesses the unique experience in predicting developments and leading organizations amidst changing market dynamics.

During his tenure as the Chairman & CEO of Witness Systems, Mr. Gould led the company through a successful IPO (Red Herring #13 in 2000), and to the leading position in the workforce optimization market. Through strong execution and successful acquisitions, Witness grew from less than $10 million annual revenue to close to $250 million. The company was sold in the spring of 2007 for approximately $1.1 billion.

Mr. Gould is currently an operating partner with the Atlanta-based Technology Operators Fund, which provides growth capital and hands-on operating help to promising technology companies. Technology Operators consists entirely of technology executives that have successfully scaled companies and produced attractive value creation events, including IPOs and sales.

Dave joined Witness Systems from Boston-based InStream Corporation, where he was Chairman & CEO of the early-stage Internet electronic commerce company targeting the healthcare market. Prior to his roles there, he served as president of DCA’s Remote Access Division (now Attachmate Corporation) and held management positions with Management Science America (MSA).

Dave sits on the board for Vocalocity and the TAG Education Collaborative (TEC).

Dave holds a bachelor’s in economics degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a MBA from Emory University.