David Stark

XpertVR

At XpertVR, we are on a mission to enable meaningful interactions regardless of physical distance. And in doing so, help 1 million people learn from actions and not statements. We arrived at this mission after visualizing how we would like the world to change in the future. What our team saw was a collaborative future where education is accessible, engaging and impactful for all. This is why, at its core, XpertVR creates Virtual Reality training simulations for post-secondary institutions and large organizations. Our main clients include Canadian-based colleges such as Conestoga, Niagara, and Humber, as well as large organizations like the RCMP, the National Research Council and provincial/federal governments. Specifically, emergency services training has been a major focus of ours over the past year, but our abilities to train students are not limited to these areas. We work directly with content experts to develop custom VR training simulations to fit the training needs of any discipline or skill.

Head of Partnerships

The Athletes Podcast

Over the past four years, Dave has been fortunate to have incredible conversations with some of the World's most incredible athletes, coaches and high performers in the world, and on the podcast, we're sharing those insightful conversations with you. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it!
 
- 500,000+ Podcast downloads
- 2,000 Youtube subscribers
- 212+ Episodes with the world's best athletes, coaches & high performers

Host

Cook Stark Management

Alongside co-founder Lander Cook, we represent over 30 elite female athletes. Empowering athletes, guiding their careers on and off the field. David's expertise and integrity have earned him a stellar reputation. Connect to explore partnership opportunities between LDC Talent & CSM!

Co-Founder

LDC Talent

Chief Operating Officer

Clearco

We’re on a mission to make data-driven, bias-free investing the standard for e-commerce Founders. You in? 25x more Female Founders Funded!

Senior Account Director

Clearco is the world's largest e-commerce investor. We are democratizing access to growth for e-commerce businesses and have invested over $3.2B US in over 8000 businesses with 30% of founders being BIPOC and funding being advanced to 25x more women-led businesses than traditional VC.

Team Lead

Buffalo Canoe Club

As a part of the senior management staff, David was responsible for leading 16 summer staff who ran the Junior Activities Programs at the Buffalo Canoe Club. The club offered summer sailing, swimming, tennis and day camp options for children aged 4-17.

Overseeing the departments budget, inventory, registration and staff recruitment. Building strong relationships with club members to ensure clubs values are maintained while new ideas are brought forward.

Junior Activities Manager

Brock Sport Management Council

President

Brock University Students'​ Union

In accordance with the Brock University Act, the Senate is responsible for the educational policy of the University, and, with the approval of the Board in so far as expenditure of funds is concerned, may enact by-laws and regulations for the conduct of its affairs.

Senate

Working to improve the student life and experience at Brock University. Engaging students through the power of sport.

Social Engagement Coordinator

Student at Large

Corvallis Knights

Marketing and selling the Nike and New Era brand for the Corvallis Knights WCL team.

Apparel marketing, sales and operations intern

Host - The Athletes Podcast - Top 2% Pod 🌎 | Head of Sales at XpertVR | Co-Founder at Cook Stark Management

As the Head of Partnerships at XpertVR, I leverage my sales, online marketing, and communication skills to enable meaningful interactions regardless of physical distance. With experience in the finance, sports and education industry, I am passionate about empowering learners and educators through immersive and engaging VR/AR eLearning solutions.

Before joining XpertVR in 2023, I co-founded Cook Stark Management, a talent agency that represents and supports 30+ elite female athletes. I also host The Athletes Podcast, a top 1% podcast that features insightful conversations with world-class athletes, coaches, and high performers. These ventures reflect my entrepreneurial spirit and my commitment to inspiring the next generation of leaders. I hold an Honours Degree in Sport Management from Brock University, a Delf Certification in French, and a Personal Finance Essentials Certification from McGill University.

An important message to my younger self:

"You do not have to justify your actions, your decisions, the things you are taking on in this world to anyone but yourself. If you feel good about what you're doing -- if you are impressive TO YOURSELF -- then that's all that matters.

Don't worry about the external understanding.

Make them understand with RESULTS." - Sahil Bloom

And the second. 

From someone who I've featured on The Athletes Podcast. 

"Sales pros hold themselves to high standards of performance, conduct, and accountability. They deliver consistent, high-quality results over an extended period of time." - JR Butler

I used to have a negative connotation with sales before I understood what it meant to be a true sales pro. 

In any aspect of life for that matter.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't still working on becoming the best version of myself.

So I'll end this post off with a quote from the man in the middle of this photo.

“You can’t be a professional if you’re not willing to do the work, if you’re not willing to put in the time and effort to improve EVERY day.” - Don Cherry.

What would be your message to your younger self?

P.S. This is my least favourite Canucks Jersey of all... but the only one I have a photo with Don in!

#work #throwbackthursday #sales


⭐ ️ 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬️ 🇨🇦

Team. LinkedIn learners. My incredible community! Whoever this hits...

Wanted to announce an upcoming content series Callum Dorohoy and I have been working on that is going to educate, entertain and inspire by spotlighting the journeys of several extraordinary Canadian Olympic athletes as they prepare for the 2024 Olympics, all while highlighting previous Olympians who paved the way!

Bringing this all to you. Canadians who care about competition & this country.

We've got an incredible lineup of Olympic talents & overall human beings.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

Our series will highlight the inspiring landscapes of Canada, bringing to life the stories, achievements, and relentless pursuit of excellence of our athletes through thoughtful storytelling and different content forms. 

From video episodes and in-depth conversations to engaging social media updates, we've curated a multi-platform storytelling experience. 

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐬?

This is an opportunity for brands looking to amplify their existing campaigns by aligning with values of perseverance, excellence, and inspirational storytelling. 

Your brand can be part of a journey that not only highlights achievements but in turn also connects with audiences across Canada and beyond, on the road to the Olympics. 

We have a large group of upcoming and previous Canadian Olympians who are going to be involved/sharing the content along the way as well!

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Leverage this series to increase your brand’s visibility across multiple platforms, and garner significant impressions reaching diverse and engaged audiences.

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Associate your brand with the inspirational stories of Olympic athletes, the values they represent and everything in between. 

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Engage with communities and fans passionate about Canada, sports, excellence, and the Olympic journey.

We are looking to have conversations and for partners ready to make an impact! 

If you believe in the power of storytelling, the passion around sports, and the culture of the Olympics, we'd love to talk. 

Let’s connect! Drop a message or leave a comment below ⬇️💪🏼🤝 🇨🇦 

#Olympics2024 #CanadianAthletes #SponsorshipOpportunity #VaynerSports #TheAthletesPodcast #Storytelling #BrandVisibility

Here are 3 recent comments I read on LinkedIn this AM regarding VR ⬇️

"Once faculty and students experience what you are talking about, most are hooked. The "cool" part is fun, but the new innovative immersive learning experience is what will lead to change." - Kris Bickell

"Challenge is adoption from various industries. They all want it, but just a few is willing to invest in it, not knowing it could save more you can ever imagine.." - Chris Koomen

"Employing augmented reality for the efficient organization of surgical instruments may not be the most glamorous use of this technology, but it is one that holds immense potential. These practical, understated applications of emerging technologies often deliver the most substantial results, while also reducing the risk of project failure." - Jeremy Dalton

These insights reveal a common thread: the undeniable potential of VR and AR technologies to revolutionize not just how we learn, but how we work, offering both significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. Yet, the path to widespread adoption is still fraught with hesitation.

🌐 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬? 🌐

I'm curious to hear more from you. Have you encountered similar enthusiasm and hesitation around VR/AR in your industry? What do you see as the biggest barriers to adoption, and how can we collectively overcome them?

Let's dive deeper into this conversation. Share your experiences and insights in the comments below.

#VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #Innovation #TechAdoption #FutureOfWork

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