David joins us as Chief Product Officer, overseeing product strategy and development. David is a product development leader and entrepreneur with a history of designing, developing, and commercializing web and mobile products used by millions of people. David, a pioneer in new product categories, is committed to delivering highly polished user experiences and making computing more accessible. He was the GM/SVP of Mobile and Mail at AOL, driving the company to become the fourth largest mobile destination in the US. He brings extensive experience in messaging products, having founded Cola which was focused on a developer-extensible messaging platform, and led four different email apps at three companies. Previously, he was also VP of Palm’s webOS developer platform. His first startup, Laszlo Systems, created a web development platform that enabled rich user experiences, including drag-and-drop and interface animation, that are now staples of contemporary web development and design. David was involved in the early days of mobile computing (Apple’s Newton) and interactive TV (@Home Network). David has an AB in Computer Science and History from Brown University, and is the recipient of 10 patents.