David
Buttrey

"The Straddle" is a concept coined by David Buttrey to describe the essential skill and mindset required in an era where AI and advanced technologies are rapidly integrating into every aspect of life and business.
about.
David Buttrey is an executive producer and technologist with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation and real-world experiences.
Today, David focuses on "The Straddle"—navigating the integration of AI and advanced technologies across industries to reclaim time and improve in-person lives.

David is dedicated to sparking human connection, innovation and endless curiosity. From beachfront country shows in FL, to hip hop and neo-soul shows in Africa, to house music shows on ski slopes in Canada, to desert shows deep playa Nevada in heat of summer, David has spent his career building in-person social networks across geographies, at scale. Over the years of managing audiences across genres, across languages, across counties, across income levels, across these social networks, David discovered that currency is the ultimate social network leading to a growing effort to help others leverage AI to grow their net-worth. Yet, as the world becomes more digital, we will need more in-person rituals.


