Founder
Dave Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer
Founder Dave Hoffman currently serves as CEO of Asset Allocator Institute, where he hosts conferences and roundtable dinners for investors across the country, fostering dialogue and connections in the investment community.
Dave’s career spans nearly 20 years of producing conferences across a range of sectors. He has organized and run regional investment management conferences across the US as well as Europe and South America, while also hosting forums covering the challenges faced by pharmaceutical (Lean Sigma for Pharma Research, Patient Engagement for Clinical Trials), energy (Digital Power Plants, Texas Power Summit), and sustainability (Conference Board Summit on Sustainability) professionals. This extensive experience led him to write Producing Success: A Career Guide for Conference Producers, which has helped event organizers on six continents.
Prior to producing conferences, Dave was a journalist, where he took a deep dive into understanding local governance, development, regional planning, and quality of life initiatives throughout the metro New York area. He currently writes articles for member publications of Chambers of Commerce, Visitors Bureaus, and Economic Development Councils (EDCs) nationwide—fueling his curiosity about the intersections of industries and communities.
Dave holds a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice and volunteers on the Mount Kisco’s Economic Development Council.
Advisors
Scott Gillespie, Advisor
Advisor Scott Gillespie is Founder and Managing Partner of Jigsaw Group. Jigsaw Group has driven ecosystem assessments in Medellin, Dubai, Georgia, and Smart City Australia, partnering with Stanford, Kauffman, and the World Bank. They serve as Growth Guides, designing tailored ‘Go-To-Market’ roadmaps, and Ecosystem Architects, delivering regional impact programs across four continents in sectors like EdTech, HealthTech, and electric vehicles. Their innovation initiatives include incubators, accelerators, and capital development.
With decades of experience, Jigsaw Group leverages growth analytics to craft strategies for clients ranging from creative startups to those with over $40M in sales, collaborating with global giants like Bose and Boeing. As Impact Architects, they support causes, ventures, and innovators for a better planet, having delivered returns to stakeholders and customers alike.
As Impact Angels, they’ve mentored over 100 founders and supported Yacht Aid Global. Previously, Scott was General Manager for Smart City Australia, managing $10M+ in investments and 70+ innovations. With a career starting at Unisys Corp., rising to ANZ CFO, Scott holds a BSc, MBA, and Certified Licensing Professional credentials, contributing to boards, universities, and ecosystems worldwide.