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David DeMember

David DeMember

CXO, product leader, entrepreneur, and UX design coach

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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Joined March 2026
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Summary

David DeMember is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience founding and scaling digital products and services, including multiple startup exits. He has founded companies like Raves.com (a pioneer in the music industry), Flavorus Inc., Design Is Fuel, and Toi, demonstrating a consistent drive for innovation and business creation. about+2
He is a product and innovation leader, currently serving as CXO at Shiftwave, where he spearheads digital innovation and experience design for nervous system training technology. His expertise includes UX design, strategy, and facilitating Design Sprints for global brands and startups through his agency, Toi. about+2
David is passionate about mentoring and coaching, actively sharing his extensive knowledge at CareerFoundry as a UX Design Teacher/Coach and at Summit Impact as a mentor. He empowers aspiring designers and entrepreneurs by imparting practical insights gained from his varied professional journey. about+1
His work at Shiftwave highlights an interest in wellness technology and nervous system health, contributing to content that promotes self-care practices and the benefits of innovative recovery tools. nitter+1

Work

Education

Writing

Three Science-Backed Ways to Start Supporting Your Nervous System Right Now At No Cost!

July 1, 2025

Authored an article for Shiftwave's blog discussing accessible methods for nervous system regulation, including mindful breaks, breathing techniques, and walking, emphasizing the importance of micro-regulation for macro-resilience.

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Startups: Solve your biggest problem in 4 days.

July 1, 2019

Published an article on Medium advocating for the use of Design Sprints (specifically Design Sprint 2.0) as an efficient methodology for startups to generate and validate ideas, reduce costs, and accelerate product development.

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Hobbies

Coaches youth sports. toi