David Fano

Founder & CEO at Teal - Here to help, empowering people to build fulfilling careers | Past: CGO WeWork, Co-Founder CASE, Adjunct Columbia University

I’ve worked with tens of thousands of professionals on their careers—whether as a hiring manager, senior executive, founder, or now through Teal, where we’ve helped over 3 million people grow their careers with confidence. From reviewing resumes to building hiring systems, I’ve seen every side of the job search—and I’m on a mission to make it more transparent, equitable, and empowering.

That’s why I started Teal in early 2020. We’re building a career growth platform that uses AI and modern technology to simplify the job search, personalize the experience, and give individuals the same tools companies use to manage talent. We’ve helped people land new roles, negotiate raises, and gain clarity in their career paths—at scale.

With over 20 years as a technology practitioner and entrepreneur, I’ve led across product and service businesses, from B2B enterprise to consumer applications. I co-founded CASE, later acquired by WeWork, where I held executive roles including Chief Product Officer and Chief Growth Officer. I helped scale global operations—opening over 2 million square feet of space per month, often at 60–80% occupancy—and built products and teams that touched every part of the business.

Throughout my career, I’ve built productivity tools, physical products, and large-scale consumer search experiences. I’ve hired thousands of people and shaped the policies and systems behind how companies build culture and grow talent.

Now, with Teal, I’m bringing that expertise to individuals. If you want practical, honest insights on job searching, resumes, and how AI is transforming the way we work—follow me here on LinkedIn.

We believe that everyone should have the resources to build a meaningful career.

Teal helps you navigate change and drive your career with confidence and purpose. Invest in yourself and we will be there with tools and support every step of the way.

LinkedIn's About section is the most wasted space on the internet. 💀

90% read like obituaries:

"Passionate professional with extensive experience seeking opportunities to leverage my skills..."

Stop.

Your About section should make someone want to hire you, not attend your funeral.

Use the 4-Part About Formula instead:

1️⃣ Hook Line

One sentence that makes them want to keep reading. What's the most interesting thing about what you do?

❌ "I'm a marketing professional with 8 years of experience."
✅ "I help B2B SaaS companies turn content into pipeline."

2️⃣ What You Do + For Whom

Be specific. Who do you serve? What problems do you solve?

❌ "I work in digital marketing across various industries."
✅ "I build demand gen strategies for early-stage tech companies trying to break into enterprise accounts."

3️⃣ Top 3 Achievements

Proof you're good at what you do. Use numbers.

❌ "Successfully managed multiple campaigns"
✅ "• Grew MQL pipeline 240% in 12 months
• Cut CAC by 35% while scaling spend
• Built content program that drives 40% of demos"

4️⃣ What You're Looking For

End with your goal. Make it easy for the right people to reach out.

❌ "Open to new opportunities"
✅ "Looking for Head of Growth roles at Series A-B SaaS companies."

The full before/after:

❌ BEFORE:
"Experienced marketing professional with a passion for digital strategy and brand development. Proven track record of success across multiple industries. Strong communicator and team player seeking new opportunities to make an impact."

✅ AFTER:
"I help B2B SaaS companies turn content into pipeline.

I build demand gen strategies for early-stage tech companies trying to break into enterprise accounts.

• Grew MQL pipeline 240% in 12 months at [Company]
• Cut CAC by 35% while scaling spend to $500K/month
• Built content program that drives 40% of demos

Looking for Head of Growth roles at Series A-B SaaS companies. Let's talk if you're scaling fast and need someone who's done it before."

See the difference?

The AI shortcut:

Paste this into Teal's AI Resume Builder or ChatGPT:

"Rewrite my LinkedIn About section using this formula:
1. Hook line about what I do
2. What I do + who I serve
3. My top 3 achievements with numbers
4. What I'm looking for

My current role: [title] at [company]
My top 3 achievements: [1, 2, 3]
I'm looking for: [target role/industry]
Keep it under 150 words."

Remember: Your LinkedIn and resume should tell the same story. If your resume says you're a data-driven growth marketer, your About section better back that up.

Align your LinkedIn and resume in minutes → https://lnkd.in/gJSNk4FN

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Helping 4M+ people land better jobs | Resume, Job Search & AI Career Tools | Founder & CEO @Teal

LinkedIn's About section is the most wasted space on the i

I reviewed 200 resumes last month. 📊

The ones that got interviews all had ONE thing in common:

Every resume that got forwarded to the hiring team led with outcomes, not responsibilities.

This is The Outcome-First Rule™.

Here's the difference:

Responsibilities tell me what you were supposed to do. Outcomes tell me what actually happened because you did it.

3 real examples from resumes I reviewed:

1️⃣ Entry-Level Marketing

❌ "Managed social media accounts and created content for multiple platforms"

✅ "Grew Instagram following from 2K to 12K in 6 months through data-driven content strategy, increasing engagement rate to 8.4%"

2️⃣ Mid-Level Engineer

❌ "Managed a team of 5 engineers working on backend infrastructure"

✅ "Led 5-person engineering team to reduce API response time by 60%, improving user experience for 100K+ daily active users"

3️⃣ Senior Operations

❌ "Responsible for supply chain optimization and vendor relationships"

✅ "Restructured supply chain operations across 12 vendors, cutting costs $2.3M annually while improving delivery time 40%"

See the difference? The second version in each pair tells me exactly what changed because of this person's work.

The AI shortcuts:

📝 Entry-Level Prompt:

"Transform this responsibility into an outcome-first bullet: [Your responsibility]. I'm early in my career. Focus on growth metrics, learning impact, and percentage improvements. Include specific numbers."

📝 Mid-Level Prompt:

"Transform this responsibility into an outcome-first bullet: [Your responsibility]. I managed [team/project size]. Show leadership impact, efficiency gains, and business results with metrics."

📝 Senior-Level Prompt:

"Transform this responsibility into an outcome-first bullet: [Your responsibility]. I led [scope]. Emphasize strategic impact, revenue/cost effects, and scale. Use dollar amounts and percentages."

Paste any of these into Teal's AI Resume Builder or ChatGPT. Replace the brackets. Get outcome-first bullets.

Remember: Your resume isn't a job description. It's proof you delivered results.

Transform every bullet into an outcome → https://lnkd.in/gJSNk4FN

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♻️ Reshare to help someone write outcome-first bullets.
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CEO of Teal | Building the AI That Helps People Navigate Their Careers

I reviewed 200 resumes last month. 📊

The ones that got in

My mission is to help executives and C-Suite leaders become more visible.

I'm a nationally recognized voice in executive resumes, LinkedIn, career, and job search strategy for workers who are 50 and over, cited as an industry expert by Fast Company, Forbes, CNBC, Business Insider, CBS News, Yahoo Finance, LinkedIn News, and FlexJobs. 

As a former engineer and senior analyst for Fortune 500 leaders Procter & Gamble and FedEx, I bring a data-driven approach to today’s most pressing market challenges. Since launching my business in 2006, I’ve partnered with major media outlets and job search platforms including The Motley Fool and Glassdoor to deliver actionable insights to broad audiences. 

Today, I've built an engaged LinkedIn following of 90,000+ with 40+ million views on my content since 2023. I’m known as a trusted advisor on age inclusion, with a dual mission: to help executives position themselves for their next great role and to help organizations engage and retain the 50+ workforce.

I offer:
* Executive resumes, executive bios, and LinkedIn profile upgrades
* LinkedIn strategies for small businesses and executives
* Best practices on fighting ageism, workforce trends, and job search strategies
* Presentations/webinars on age inclusion, LinkedIn, and resume best practices

Collaborations include:
* The ABplatform (advisory board member)
* Randstad RiseSmart (career coaching/outplacement)
* CEO Connection (board strategy for mid-market CEOs)
* Glassdoor (career expert/content creator)
* Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA admissions (reader/interviewer)

Colleen Paulson

If you're making $250,000, a 5% raise is $12,500.
After taxes? Closer to $7,500.

With inflation, it won't meaningfully change your lifestyle, but it's just enough to feel "fair."

And for many companies, it’s a rounding error.

That's why the "peanut butter raises" trend is so interesting to me: moving away from merit-based increases and toward flat raises across the board.

I ran a poll on this 2 weeks ago.
1,400+ of you voted.

Only 9% expect a raise above 5%.
59% expect 0–2%.
32% expect 3–5%.

That’s not a long-term retention strategy.

As I shared with CNBC: Companies may not feel the impact of “peanut butter” raises right now - especially in a slow hiring market. But market's shift and people will remember how you treated them.

Top performers always know their market value.
The best ones won’t wait around.

When the market shifts, top talent will have options.
And they'll remember who valued them.

My advice for companies: Don't confuse a tough job market with loyalty. And don't mistake retention for satisfaction. I'm talking with so many folks who are "job hugging" but will move quickly when the right opportunity comes along.

And for executives feeling undervalued: Keep building your visibility. Keep tracking your wins. Keep your network warm.

Your value doesn’t change because the market is tight.
The right opportunity will recognize it.

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