David W. Schropfer

David W. Schropfer is the CEO of SAFE, Inc., a cybersecurity company in New York (www.theSAFE.io).  Every day, he and his team of professionals keep the people protected from some of the most common traps, hacks and attacks that target computer systems of all sizes. Also, he is the host of the podcast 'DIY Cyber Guy' (www.DIYcyberguy) which informs his listeners about the latest in cybersecurity threats, and what to do about them. Previously, he was Partner and Head of Mobile Commerce with the internationally recognized strategy and development firm, The Luciano Group. Mr. Schropfer is a frequent keynote speaker on the topics of digital identity, security, and mobile commerce, and he regularly serves on expert panels on these subjects. Mr. Schropfer's interviews have been broadcast on NPR radio, CBC radio, Talk Radio One, and MSNBC. His commentaries and research have been featured in American Banker Magazine, Fast Company, Capacity Magazine, NFC Times, and Mobile Payments Today. Earlier in his career, Mr. Schropfer was Senior Vice President with IDT Telecom, CEO of a consumer cloud-computing company, Business Development Officer for Capital One, and an analyst with Macy's. He is one of the few professionals that has served as an executive in the three industries most affected by mobile commerce: Payments, Telecommunications, and Retail. David’s previous books, including The Smartphone Wallet and three industry whitepapers, predicted some of the biggest trends in the payments, mobile, and security industries.  After graduating Boston College, Mr. Schropfer earned an Executive MBA from the University of Miami.