Darin Alpert

San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES

Launched a startup as COO, Mark Cuban invested, exited profitably through acquisition in July 2013.

Biography

Grew up in San Diego, love to golf/surf/be outdoors.

Went to University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, graduated in 2008, majored in Sports Management, met some great lifelong friends, interned in the Athletic Department doing marketing/sales and the two minor league teams in town (Stockton Ports/Thunder).

Worked in Corporate America and got great sports marketing experience with ClubCorp, The Active Network, Golf Channel and The American Council on Exercise.

I ventured into the entrepreneurial world in 2012 becoming the COO/majority partner of Find Me Gluten Free and turned it into a gluten-free household name and gained over 2,000,000 users. Negotiated a deal with Mark Cuban (Shark Tank/Dallas Mavericks owner) to advertise/invest in us and that led to a profitable acquisition of FMGF in July 2013.

I've done Consulting for a variety of brands including; New Planet Gluten Free Beer, The Boulder Sport and Social Club, The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and more.

Industry Expertise (3)

Advertising/Marketing

Social Media

Management Consulting

Areas of Expertise (3)

Gluten Free

Marketing

Sales Strategy

Accomplishments (1)

COO, Lead Investor (professional)

2012-03-01

We recently completed a profitable acquisition by Gluten and Allergen Free Expos. I came up with a vision to marry the online and offline marketing for the gluten-free industry and convinced Gluten and Allergen Free Expos of that which led to the acquisition.

Education (1)

University of the Pacific: Sports Management, Marketing 2008

Testimonials (2)

Pedro Gonzalez, Founder | New Planet Beer

Darin has handle our digital for a good part of 2012 doing a great job. He is in tune with the gluten free consumer and is a technical expert. Just as important he is a strong advocate for the brand and a no nonsense decision maker.

Geoffrey Small, Membership Committee Member | Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club

Darin is a significant asset to any team and working with him is refreshing. I had the great pleasure of working with Darin in his capacity as the Membership Director of the Coto De Caza Golf & Racquet Club. He is the first to take on responsibility and understands that this means he has to deliver. You will quickly find that Darin understands what needs to be done and how to drive both himself and a team to set & achieve stated goals. It is a true pleasure to know Darin - and quite profitable to have him on board.