Dave Fano

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Founder & CEO

20+ years of experience building products & services to help people leverage technology and achieve more with less. Trained as an Architect but with a passion for building and not buildings, I realized my career path was in making technology products and not architecture. I am focusing that passion on empowering people with tools & resources to grow their careers as Founder & CEO of Teal. In 4 years, the team at Teal has grown the platform & community to almost 1,000,000 users committed to growing their careers.

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Sept. 21, 2026

192: Rethinking the Job Search with Dave Fano

What does it really mean to find a career that feels fulfilling—and how do you navigate the job search when the market feels harder than ever? In this episode of EdUp L&D, I’m joined by Dave Fano, founder of Teal, a career platform designed to help job seekers take more control of their search. Dave and I talk about what people are really looking for in their careers, why the current job market can feel so frustrating, and how AI is changing the way we search for and communicate about jobs. We also dig into something I think gets overlooked way too often: excitement. What if finding a job isn’t just about checking the right boxes, but about finding work that genuinely energizes you? Dave shares his perspective on approaching the job search more objectively, staying authentic throughout the process, creating opportunities instead of waiting for them, and navigating a job market that continues to evolve. If you’re job searching, thinking about your next career move, or si…
Guest: Dave Fano
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May 13, 2024

139: Advocating for Yourself in Interviews and Taking Control of Your Job Search, Dave Fano, CEO and Founder, Teal

Summary In this episode, we got interview Dave Fano, the CEO and co-founder of Teal. Dave shares his background and journey, from studying architecture to starting a consulting business and eventually being acquired by WeWork. He discusses the challenges and lessons he learned as an entrepreneur and emphasizes the importance of focusing on your craft and simplifying the job search process. Dave also explains how Teal helps users find their career path and navigate the job market by providing t...
Guest: Dave Fano