Dave is the President of Funeral Mavericks. He is also the co-founder of Growthink, a consulting and publishing company with a track record of empowering over 1 million entrepreneurs and business owners. Dave has the expertise to help you start, grow, and sell your company.
Business Plans, Business Consulting, Capital Raising, New Venture Development, Investment Banking, Business Metrics, Sales & Marketing.
Dave has over 25 years experience starting and growing companies.
Author of the best selling book Start At The End: How Companies Can Grow Bigger and Faster By Reversing Their Business Plan, published by Wiley.
Dave Lavinsky is a prominent entrepreneur with diverse achievements across multiple sectors, establishing him as a significant figure in the business world.
Dave’s commitment to sharing knowledge is showcased through his dynamic guest lectures at top universities. He has expertly developed over 500 business plans, significantly boosting the prospects for both new and established companies. Additionally, Dave has written numerous articles covering topics such as entrepreneurship, consulting, and capital raising.
A highlight of Dave’s career is his acclaimed book, “Start At The End,” published by Wiley. This work has transformed business strategy, enabling companies to achieve outstanding success by revising their strategic approaches. The book’s swift ascent to bestseller status has solidified Dave’s reputation as a leading industry expert.
Beyond his writing, Dave has a rich history as a serial entrepreneur, having successfully started and sold several businesses. His ventures include Emerge Juice and Nutrition Systems, a top player in wellness product development and distribution, and Shoutmouth, an innovative social networking platform for the music industry. Dave previously headed Z Reporter LLC, which managed a vast array of over 3,000 niche information websites. He is also the founder of TopPayingKeywords, a respected research data company specializing in Search Engine Marketing & Optimization.
