Presented By: LSA Opportunity Hub
Alumni Connections: David Kalt (Reverb)
David Kalt, a political science alumnus, is an entrepreneur who has built three different businesses in three different industries. His latest venture, Reverb, is his dream gig - an online platform that helps users buy and sell their music equipment - was born from his time in East Quad playing the guitar in practice rooms. Join him this Friday, November 3rd, as he talks about how to develop curiosity and critical thinking skills that can translate into building your career.
____About David____
David Kalt is founder and CEO at Reverb.com, the online marketplace for buying, selling, and learning about music gear. David started Reverb.com shortly after purchasing well-known musical instrument shop, Chicago Music Exchange, and growing frustrated with the process of buying and selling guitars online. Prior to that, he made a name for himself as co-founder and CEO of online broker optionsXpress, which he took public in 2005 before the company was sold to Charles Schwab, and as founder of ClientBASE, the first CRM solution for the travel industry. David began his career as a recording engineer/producer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in computer science from DePaul University.
____About David____
David Kalt is founder and CEO at Reverb.com, the online marketplace for buying, selling, and learning about music gear. David started Reverb.com shortly after purchasing well-known musical instrument shop, Chicago Music Exchange, and growing frustrated with the process of buying and selling guitars online. Prior to that, he made a name for himself as co-founder and CEO of online broker optionsXpress, which he took public in 2005 before the company was sold to Charles Schwab, and as founder of ClientBASE, the first CRM solution for the travel industry. David began his career as a recording engineer/producer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in computer science from DePaul University.
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