David S. Kidder

David Kidder is an accomplished entrepreneur and angel investor with stakes in over 40 companies. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Bionic, which has become part of Accenture Interactive. Bionic focuses on instilling a growth mindset, transformation, and capability in the world's largest enterprises using the principles of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Before Bionic, Kidder co-founded and led Clickable and SmartRay Network. His academic background includes a degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Kidder is a recognized thought leader in enterprise growth and innovation. He has over a decade of experience speaking globally on topics related to growth mindsets, innovation, and transformation in enterprises. His insights have been featured in his works as a two-time New York Times bestselling author with titles including "The Intellectual Devotional" series, "The Startup Playbook," and "New to Big." His latest book, "New to Big: How Companies Can Create Like Entrepreneurs, Invest Like VCs, and Install a Permanent Operating System for Growth," provides a roadmap for established companies to adopt entrepreneurial strategies for growth.

In addition to his business achievements, Kidder has been honored with several awards, including Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2008. He is an active participant in the entrepreneurial community, contributing as a founding member and advisor to The Acumen Fund One Percent Fund, Venture for America, and YPO Global One, and has served on the National Board of the Smithsonian. Kidder resides in Westchester County, New York, with his family where he continues to innovate and inspire as a leader in business strategy and transformation.