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David Shim
Founder & CEO at Read AI
Building AI-powered meeting and productivity intelligence at Read AI
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment
Bio
David Shim is the Founder & CEO of Read AI, bringing to the role a deep background in data intelligence and measurement built across his career in AdTech. He previously founded Placed, a pioneering mobile location measurement platform, and served as VP of Location Measurement at Snap Inc. His work across these ventures established him as a leading voice in how data signals can be applied responsibly to drive business outcomes.
Previous Roles
VP, Location Measurement
Snap Inc. (2017-2019)
Founder & CEO
Placed (2011-2017)
Expertise
Mobile Location IntelligenceAudience MeasurementData Signals & AttributionAdTech InfrastructureAI-Powered ProductivityPrivacy-Compliant Data UseLocation-Based AdvertisingMeasurement & Analytics
Education
- University of Washington
Notable Achievements
- Founded Placed, one of the first mobile location measurement platforms, which was acquired by Snap Inc. in 2017
- Built and scaled location measurement capabilities at Snap Inc. as VP of Location Measurement following the Placed acquisition
- Founded Read AI, an AI-powered meeting intelligence and productivity platform, applying data intelligence principles from AdTech to enterprise workflows
Awards
Named to various AdTech innovator and entrepreneur lists by industry trade publications
Speaking Topics
Mobile location data and measurementResponsible data use and privacyAI and productivity technologyEntrepreneurship and company buildingThe future of audience intelligence
Publications
- Various bylines and contributed articles on location data and mobile measurement in AdExchanger and industry trade press
Connections