About Me
I grew up in Bridgeport, a small city in Ohio. For the last twenty years, I live in the Bay Area, about 45 minutes from San Francisco.
I obtained my B.S. in chemistry from Bethany College and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry at Stanford University.
During my education, I obtained broad chemical research experience. For example, at Oak Ridge National Lab I studied an enzyme involved in the conversion of biomass into the fuel ethanol . At Case Western University and Stanford University, I studied the process of self-assembly of molecules on glass and gold surfaces.
I began my career in 1995 as a senior scientist with AmCell Corp (now Miltenyi Biotech) where I synthesized and studied antibody-coated magnetic nanoparticles for stem cell purification.
I joined Alnis Biosciences as a senior scientist in 1997 where I studied methods for synthesizing artificial antibodies and super enzymes for medical and industrial applications.
I co-founded Nano-Tex, Inc. in 1998, revolutionizing the textile apparel industry using nanotechnology. Nano-Tex attaches nanostructures to the surfaces of ordinary fabrics to achieve remarkable effects that are beneficial to the wearer. Today, Nano-Tex sells and brands several textile products including water and oil repellent fabrics. For this product, I was awarded the AATCC Millson Award for Invention in 2006I started my consulting company, David Offord Consulting, in 2005. Currently I consult in several fields including fluorochemistry, biodiesel, photovoltaics, food packaging and others.
In early 2009, I founded Fluoryx, Inc. a USA distributor of specialty fluorochemicals for research and development.
I am a member of the American Chemical Society since 1987 and joined AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) in 2003. I have written several articles and textbook chapters covering textile finishing using nanotechnology and other methods.
I have known David Offord primarily as his alter-ego, Ou-fu for three years. Thus, it is not possible to comment on his misspent or well spent youth. We both have been involved with the same client in China; hence Ou-fu. Although we were educated as organic chemists we have entirely different chemical backgrounds. I can only admire David’s expertise and strengths in many diverse chemical fields. He is a master at getting to the heart of the matter and is a superb problem solver. One can only marvel at his entrepreneurial drive plus I am envious of his organization abilities. He has also helped me many times with chemistry and with modern communication devices. I wish him the best of luck with David Offord Consulting and Fluoryx.
Paul Resnick
FluoroScience LLC
DuPont (ret.)
David has been a business partner, technical advisor and coach, offering his technical and entrepreneurial expertise, on projects and business opportunities for the past 6 years. His uncanny ability to take ideas from paper to million dollar businesses have excited companies, venture capitalists, and customers world wide for the next big thing. David revolutionize the textile industry with his nanotechnology discoveries this decade that are applied globally across many consumer markets. I met David during his venture with Nano-tex and worked closely on several projects in coatings, electronic and textile industries in recent years. I value his broad experience with industry needs in the USA and Asia from R&D to manufacturing to leverage his perspective to offer innovative solutions. Best of lucks with Fluoryx launch and consulting services.
Surjit Gill
Polylloy LLC.
SNG Investments
David has been a business partner, technical advisor and coach, offering his technical and entrepreneurial expertise, on projects and business opportunities for the past 6 years. His uncanny ability to take ideas from paper to million dollar businesses have excited companies, venture capitalists, and customers world wide for the next big thing. David revolutionize the textile industry with his nanotechnology discoveries this decade that are applied globally across many consumer markets. I met David during his venture with Nano-tex and worked closely on several projects in coatings, electronic and textile industries in recent years. I value his broad experience with industry needs in the USA and Asia from R&D to manufacturing to leverage his perspective to offer innovative solutions. Best of lucks with Fluoryx launch and consulting services.
Surjit Gill
Polylloy LLC.
SNG Investments
I've known David for at least three years. He has high integrity/ethics. He has a very creative side, imagining what could be possible technically or scientifically, but its complemented by a rigorous diligent and technical background. He has consulted for portfolio companies owned by our investment firm as well as been a co-founder and chief scientist at one of the leading nanotechnology and polymer chemistry companies in the world. He speaks and writes clearly, and understands global market issues and how technology and labor impacts them.
I would recommend him for on-site, phone and email consulting. His level of professionalism is of the highest caliber. I have no reservations.
Josh Wolfe
Managing Partner
Lux Capital Management
http://www.luxcapital.com
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