Dave Chalk (entrepreneur)

David Ian Chalk (born 1959) is a Canadian technology entrepreneur, cyber security specialist, and media personality who hosted the syndicated Dave Chalk's Computer Show,[1] and its subsequent incarnations Dave Chalk Computer Life,[2] Dave Chalk Connected Live,[3] Dave Chalk Connected,[4] and Dave Chalk Connected (In-flight).[5]

David Chalk
Born
David Ian Chalk

September 1959 (age 64)
Croydon, England England
NationalityCanadian
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, media personality

Early life

Chalk was born in Croydon, England in September 1959 and relocated with his family to British Columbia, Canada. He had dyslexia,[6] face blindness, and other conditions he acquired from brain damage at birth.[7]

Education

Chalk completed high school, but did not finish his university degree.

Chalk was granted an Honorary Doctorate of Technology by the University of the Fraser Valley’s Alumni Association board."[8]

In May 2021 Chalk learned to read and spell; the entirety of his instruction was captured on film.[9]

Career highlights

Chalk established one of the longest-running technology shows in Canada ("Dave Chalk's Computer Show").[10]

He is the founder of more than 15 successful companies including Doppler Computer Superstores, Chalk Media, Decision-Zone Cyber Defence Technology, Trees Matter, New Century Video Streaming, and CalmWear™ Compression Clothing for Autism and most recently he helps create Mentorship programs within organizations.[11]

References
  1. "Dave Chalk's Computer Show," LocateTV website
  2. "Dave Chalk's Computer Life", LocateTV website
  3. "Dave Chalk Returns to National Television with New 'Live and Interactive' Technology Show", PRWeb website
  4. "Chalk Media Corp. CEO update Letter to Shareholders", The Globe and Mail website, Globe Investor section
  5. "TELUS to Sponsor Dave Chalk Connected", AdNews website
  6. "Famous People With Dyslexia | Famous Dyslexics |". thepowerofdyslexia.com. 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  7. Interview with Roger B. Jones, June 7, 2010
  8. "Honorary degree: David Chalk", University of Fraser Valley website, June 13, 2006.
  9. "David Chalk". The Center for Literacy & Learning. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  10. "Who is Dave Chalk?", by Dave Chalk, Microsoft SME Business Centre, date unknown
  11. "David Chalk". Keynote Speakers Canada. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
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