Speaker Abstract and Bio

Relationship Economics isn't about networking. It's about learning how to invest in people for an extraordinary return. It's about exchanging Relationship Currency®, accumulating Reputation Capital® and building your Professional Net Worth®. It's about learning the art and science of relationships.

David Nour is a social networking strategist and one of the foremost thought leaders on the quantifiable value of business relationships. In a global economy that is becoming increasingly disconnected, Relationship Economics is solving Fortune 500 client challenges with intracompany, as well as externally focused, Strategic Relationship Planning™.

A native of Iran, David came to the U.S. with a suitcase, $100, limited family ties and no fluency in English! Fast forward 25 years and David has built an impressive career of entrepreneurial success, both within large corporations and early stage ventures.

David is the author of Relationship Economics (Wiley, 2008), a senior management advisor, and a featured speaker for corporate, association and academic forums, where he shares his knowledge and experience as a leading change agent and visionary for Relationship Economics® - the art and science of relationships.