17 Facts About Dave Berkus

David W Berkus is an American angel investor and venture capitalist from California.

Dave Berkus is credited with technological innovations in computer software for the hotel and lodging industries and was recognized by that industry's Hospitality Financial Technology Professionals association with its International Hall of Fame designation.

Dave Berkus attended Occidental College in Eagle Rock, California, graduating in 1962.

Dave Berkus then served in the United States Naval Reserve for nearly a decade while simultaneously managing his first enterprise, a phonograph record production and manufacturing company, which he created at the age of 15.

Dave Berkus is responsible for leading companies as CEO, chairman or lead director.

Dave Berkus was awarded "Director of the Year" for his board leadership efforts with over 40 companies over the years.

Dave Berkus has formed, managed and sold businesses in the hospitality, entertainment and software industries.

In 1957, Berkus founded his first company, Custom Fidelity, Inc.

Dave Berkus then served in the United States Naval Reserve from 1963 to 1967, serving as an aircrewman aboard P2 aircraft.

Dave Berkus reached the level of E5, and then was awarded a direct commission in the United States Naval Reserve as an Air Intelligence Officer from 1967 to 1972, reaching the level of O3, while still managing Custom Fidelity Inc.

Dave Berkus sold his interest in the record company, and founded Berkus Compusystems Inc.

From that request, Dave Berkus turned his attention to the hotel industry that had little previous automation in its past, and formed Computerized Lodging Systems Inc.

Dave Berkus sold Computerized Lodging Systems to MAI Systems, Inc in 1990 and continued to operate the company as a subsidiary until 1993, when he left to form Berkus Technology Ventures.

Dave Berkus's achievements were recognized by his induction into the highly exclusive Hospitality "International Hall of Fame" in 1998.

Dave Berkus is current or recent Board Chairman or board member for numerous public and private technology companies, and has been active in a total of over forty private and public companies.

Dave Berkus is Chairman Emeritus of the Tech Coast Angels.

Dave Berkus is a longtime trustee of Occidental College and was a driving force in developing its newest and largest dormitory, a 274-bed hall which was originally named Rangeview Hall.