Dave Smulyan - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	Dave Smulyan
	President Optimal Solutions Squared LLC David is a business owner, advisor, and mentor. After graduating with an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, he spent 14 years in leadership positions at several public companies including Omnicare, Inc. and the General Electric Company. David has extensive experience in developing strategic, marketing, and business plans as well as leading the tactical execution of such plans. Since 2001, he has been assisting entrepreneurs, established business owners, and senior corporate executives successfully navigate through their strategic, marketing, and operational opportunities and challenges. David also serves in board leadership positions on several non-profit organizations.


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