Equal parts educator, facilitator, and instigator, David Phillips equips senior leaders and teams to challenge how they see and think. This enables them to spot hidden risks and opportunities and make better decisions. His keynotes combine sharp insight, disarming honesty, and practical tools that spark meaningful conversations long after the event ends.

Before founding Faster Glass in 2010, David spent six years at Bank of America, where technology, innovation, and Human-Centered Design collided — and occasionally collaborated. Prior to that, he built his career across the U.S. Air Force, public education, and public accounting, worlds that don't usually talk to each other. It's an atypical path, and exactly what makes him effective at helping others connect dots. 

Based in Charlotte, David also enjoys being a husband, father, musician, photographer, and mountain biker, even as he is often reminded of his amateur status in all five endeavors.