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Listen "36. Pro Raising, Angels and Tech - David Levine"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Greater Manchester’s Greatest Minds, Eddie sits down with David Levine—tech head, founder, investor, and the force behind Manchester Angels—for a masterclass in serendipity, startups, and saying no.
David's story starts in Dublin, where he grew up in a tiny Jewish community, got hooked on computers at 13, and accidentally entered (and won) Ireland’s biggest science fair. He shares how a well-timed comment in a classroom launched his career, how being “cheeky” helped him rise through HP, and how one painful lesson taught him the difference between building something cool… and building something sellable.
From packing face masks at his kitchen table to founding DigitalBridge, David shares honest lessons about raising money, getting burned by the wrong investors, and why Manchester's startup scene is more powerful than people realise. If you're building a business—or just love stories of grit and reinvention—this one’s for you.
David's Links 🔗LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjblevine/
Manchester's Angels - https://www.manchesterangels.org/
David's story starts in Dublin, where he grew up in a tiny Jewish community, got hooked on computers at 13, and accidentally entered (and won) Ireland’s biggest science fair. He shares how a well-timed comment in a classroom launched his career, how being “cheeky” helped him rise through HP, and how one painful lesson taught him the difference between building something cool… and building something sellable.
From packing face masks at his kitchen table to founding DigitalBridge, David shares honest lessons about raising money, getting burned by the wrong investors, and why Manchester's startup scene is more powerful than people realise. If you're building a business—or just love stories of grit and reinvention—this one’s for you.
David's Links 🔗LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjblevine/
Manchester's Angels - https://www.manchesterangels.org/
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