David Wieland

Serial founder and operator who builds digital businesses and premium domain portfolios: Wieland founded InnFlux (hotel Wi‑Fi), PowerSurge (web hosting), iEstates (domain/media asset builder) and RIVS (video interviewing). He runs a large domain portfolio and a site‑deployment platform (PreBuilt) to develop and monetize premium / geo domains. motivate+2

Active angel and early‑stage investor and operator: co‑founded the Notre Dame–affiliated IrishAngels, has placed well over 100 personal angel investments and served as an LP/GP across funds and syndicates; today he runs Motivate VC as a managing partner focusing on very early stage tech investments. motivate+2

HR/HR‑tech entrepreneur and product builder: Wieland created RIVS to solve hiring screening problems he observed as an operator, grew the product (including acquiring InterviewStream), and continued to build hiring/practice product experiences (Interviewing.com). chicagotribune+1

Family, music and philanthropy are important parts of his public persona: he references playing in a family "Dad Band," outdoor activities (skiing, fishing, boating), and work supporting families through the Amelia Claire Foundation. motivate+1