Robert Futrell, Adjunct Instructor
Contact
Email: rfutrell@udallas.edu
Bio
An experienced technology entrepreneur and leader in product development, Davin has
led the social, messaging, and advertising product teams at MetroPCS in the launch
of key services. With a background in early phase technology/company analysis and
mobile media, he pulls together a solution that truly gets at the key “pain point.”
With a range of experiences in technology, finance, and strategy positions, he has
worked with major VC firms in Silicon Valley and other locations to explore early
stage start-ups of interest, particularly in the mobile and advertising industry.
A strategist in new product development, wireless user experience, and analysis, Davin
has rolled out advanced data services and increased customer take rates by triple
digits on new products. Builds on a consultant's toolkit to logically think through
the challenges and opportunities of the business situation. Expert negotiator who
creates win-win situations that promote success.
Specialties: Mobile, advertising, telecommunications, partnership negotiations, product
management, entrepreneurship, technology.