David Belasco

David Belasco is an accomplished entrepreneur, educator, and attorney. During his career, he: • Started, built, and sold companies in environmental clean-up and manufacturing; • Created Taking the Leap, a popular course featuring discussions with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and creative talent; • Received multiple Golden Apple Teaching Awards, the Peer Achievement Award for Faculty, USC-Mellon Mentoring Award, Dean's Service Award, and Greif Center Lead Blocker Award; and Began as a lawyer at Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles. Dave is a graduate of USC and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as editor of The Law Review.

Education

• Juris Doctorate University of Pennsylvania Law School
• BS Business University of Southern California

Companies

• Co-Founder, General Counsel Norte (2021)
• Co-Founder North (2021)
• Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship USC Marshall School of Business (2003)
• Creator and Co-Founder Athena Women's Entrepreneurship Summit (2017 — 2020)
• Executive Director, Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies USC Marshall School of Business (2013 — 2020)
• Co-Founder USC Performance Science Institute (2016 — 2020)
• Co-Founder, President Ditto Greetings (2012 — 2016)
• Co-Founder Belasco Family Foundation - Jazz on the Pond (2007 — 2012)
• Managing Member Big Bird Development, LLC (1997 — 2010)

Skills

• Market Research
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Facebook

Other

Leadership Development, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Digital Media, Event Planning, Leadership, Marketing, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship