Dedicated to supporting new companies as they develop, distribute, and market products, Durable Ventures, Inc., employs a talented team of management specialists. The head of this team, President David Zuckerman, founded Durable Ventures in August 2010. In the last year, the company has focused on structuring and preparing proprietary projects for funding and manufacturing. Concentrating primarily on hard goods, Durable Ventures invests its time in businesses that rely on proven technology to manufacture products, such as those that produce electronics with a software component.
Located in Phoenix, Durable Ventures overcomes business challenges with low technology and high technology solutions, approaching valuable projects and addressing challenges in human and financial resources, management structure, and product planning. The company's specialists evaluate the existing corporate structure and adjust it to optimize production and operations. This work model allows Durable Ventures to minimize the existing business’ overhead management costs, while providing it with the expertise of seasoned staff members.
With almost 20 years in the manufacturing and product design sectors, founder David Zuckerman holds the experience necessary to lead the Durable Ventures team of experts in business management, production, research and development, and marketing. In the 15 years prior to establishing Durable Ventures, Mr. Zuckerman served as Design Director and President of Raytech Corporation. As Design Director, he oversaw the company's Design and Engineering Group and fulfilled the role of Principal Industrial Designer. David Zuckerman's term as President of Raytech prepared him for his future role at Durable Ventures, honing his skills in product development consultancy, user research, and engineering.
Educated at the New York Institute of Technology, Arizona State University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, David Zuckerman’s academic and professional background gave him a strong foundation for his future business accomplishments, especially those at Durable Ventures. Besides dedicating time to building new ventures, Mr. Zuckerman enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family, and mentoring managers of companies that do not fit into the Durable Ventures business model. In his spare time, he also updates his blogs: Artifacts and Observations and Impactful Products.