Dave Fano

Dave Fano

CEO at Teal

About Dave Fano

David Fano is a hiring expert and career strategist with 20+ years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams. Over his career, he’s hired more than 4,000 people and reviewed hundreds of thousands of resumes—giving him firsthand insight into how hiring decisions are made.

Dave has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, NPR, and NBC News, sharing his expertise on hiring, job applications, and career strategy. He’s seen how the traditional career ladder is full of outdated rules—while companies have access to better tools and data than the people they hire.

As the Founder & CEO of Teal, Dave is out to change that. He’s leveraging technology to give professionals the same advantages companies have—helping them build stronger resumes, position themselves for better opportunities, and take control of their careers with confidence.You can connect with Dave on LinkedIn, where he shares insights on resumes, job applications, today’s job market, and his favorite topic: career growth on your terms.

Expertise

  • Business strategy
  • AI & Language Learning Models
  • Product design & management

Quick Facts

Before launching Teal, Dave built and scaled tech companies that helped people work smarter—including one that was acquired by WeWork, where he led global growth.
Dave’s passion for career growth started while mentoring team members—he’s helped dozens navigate career changes, promotions, and pivots.
Trained as an architect, Dave brings a designer’s mindset to product building—and a deep belief that your career should be crafted, not just managed.

Media Mentions

Forbes: Why You — Not Your Employer — Must Focus On Your Own Career Development
Work Everywhere: A New Era of Job Seeking
Forbes: Teal Is Revolutionizing The Career Journey With Tech, AI And Machine Learning
The Takeoff Podcast: Dave Fano

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