David Karel
About David Karel
David Karel serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at CrunchTime! and has held various advisory roles since 2018. He possesses extensive experience in building marketing teams and driving revenue growth in the SaaS sector.
Current Role at CrunchTime!
David Karel serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at CrunchTime!, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the marketing strategies and initiatives that drive the company's growth. His leadership focuses on enhancing brand visibility and expanding market reach within the foodservice and hospitality sectors.
Experience at Zenput
David Karel has been the Chief Marketing Officer at Zenput since 2018, where he plays a crucial role in shaping the marketing direction of the company. Previously, he served as the Interim CMO at Zenput for eight months in 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to the integration of Zenput into CrunchTime's platform, which improved inventory management, staff scheduling, and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
David Karel holds an MBA in Marketing from The Wharton School and a BA in International Relations and Asian Studies from Tufts University. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in creating and leading marketing strategies, particularly in the SaaS sector. He has a proven ability to build and lead marketing teams that drive revenue growth in both SMB and enterprise markets.
Previous Positions and Contributions
David Karel has held several significant positions in marketing leadership. He was the Chief Marketing Officer at Clari from 2016 to 2018, and prior to that, he served as the Head of B2B Marketing at LinkedIn from 2014 to 2016. His experience also includes roles as Chief Marketing Officer at Bizo and Vice President of Product Marketing at SuccessFactors, where he developed marketing strategies that contributed to substantial revenue growth.
Advisory Roles
In addition to his role at CrunchTime!, David Karel has been an advisor at Vertex Software and ClearGov since 2018, and at Carefull since 2022. In these advisory positions, he provides strategic insights and guidance to help these companies enhance their marketing efforts and achieve their business objectives.