Dave Neupert

Former Founder and CEO, M80 Interactive Marketing

Dave Neupert was the founder and acting CEO of M80 Interactive Marketing, an online grassroots marketing firm which has managed publicity campaigns for companies like Warner Music Group, The Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Honda and Fox Home Entertainment. Neupert began his career in the music business at Maverick. He worked on some of the first websites for artists like Deftones and Alanis Morissette. Dave began to build a buzz about these artists from fan to fan over the internet and utilized the internet long before it became a common promotional tool. M80 specializes in developing online publicity, promotions, and grassroots marketing campaigns for top entertainment properties and consumer brands. M80 identifies, empowers, and activates word-of-mouth marketing among online influencers and opinion leaders. Dave oversees the company’s financial operations and provides the vision for the strategic direction of the company. M80 has developed and implemented marketing campaigns for more than 150 top entertainment and consumer brands, including Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, Comedy Central, BBC America, The Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Honda, Napa Auto Parts, Cingular Wireless, Fox Broadcasting, and Fox Home Entertainment.

Articles by Dave Neupert

Startup Guide to AI Visibility Be the Brand ChatGPT Recommends

Startup Guide to AI Visibility: Be the Brand ChatGPT Recommends

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Practical Uses of AI Automation for Startup Operations

Practical Uses of AI & Automation for Startup Operations

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New York Tech Week Mucker Sessions Recap

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Last week during New York Tech Week 2025, we joined more than 1,000 events hosted by founders, investors, and VCs. This post is a full Mucker recap of the three...

Build a Customer Support Function for Startups Using AI Alex Velinov

How to Build a Customer Support Function for Startups Using AI Tools with Alex Velinov

Delivering high-quality customer support can be one of the most resource-draining parts of a startup. The good news: we’re at a turning point where founders can use AI tools to...

Zero → 100: The Exact Steps We Took to Close Our First 100 Paying Customers

Zero → 100: The Exact Steps We Took to Close Our First 100 Paying Customers

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Sales Discovery & Qualification for Startups Richard Harris

Unblocking Startup Growth: Best Practices for Sales Discovery & Qualification with Richard Harris

Startups are in a constant race against time and resources, navigating complex sales environments with lean teams and limited margins for error. In a recent session from the Mucker Growth...