Dave Raley, Co-Host
Dave has always been an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur. From his first company - a longboard skate brand, to building teams, products, and leading innovation at an agency, and now as founder of Imago Consulting — Dave is a builder.
Growing up in Southern California, Dave knew he wanted to do something with computers and the Internet. It wasn’t until his freshman year at university that he realized he was better with people than with code, and discovered his love of all things marketing and business.
He’s also a connector and intensely curious. He doesn’t consider himself a futurist personally — more like a friend of futurists. But there is no escaping seeing the connections between trends, different industries, and what is on the horizon for Dave. And that’s what Purpose & Profit is all about — the surprising ideas at the intersection of causes and brands.
The consummate customer experience geek, Dave loves all things experience design, from Disney and the power of storytelling and placemaking, to the design and layout of airport bathrooms (you should ask him about it!). He’s passionate about the power of transformational experiences that inspire people to act.
A sought-after consultant, writer, and keynote speaker who has worked with more than a hundred organizations, Dave is all about inspiring generosity — the giving of time, talent, and treasure.
Dave is a proud daddy to two girls — Paige and Emma, and husband to Heather. He counts among his greatest parenting accomplishments that his girls have an appreciation for Super Mario Bros, Star Wars, Chronicles of Narnia, AND Harry Potter.
Fast Facts about Dave
Founder of Imago Consulting
Southern California native (but you’d never know it)
Co-founder of a longboard skate company
Innovation geek
Proud daddy to two little girls
Lover of all things Disney, experiences
Fascinated with the connections
Amateur photographer
Family chef
Seeker of all things tasty and sweet
newlifer (church in Poulsbo, WA)
Ultimate family trip planner