Our Team
Sharon L. Bolding
Ph.D, CEO, CTO
sharon@parsifer.com
Sharon Bolding is an international business operations, product strategy and technical professional focusing on AI and Cybersecurity with a research background in natural language processing, machine learning, and data-driven product development. She founded Parsifer in 2024 to identify and track content within AI and LLMs. She has advised startups and large enterprises on growth strategies for products and emerging technologies in fintech, healthcare, cybersecurity, and AI. She has co-founded and sold two companies: Dipiti.com, a social search service, was sold in 2008 to IBM, and Byndl.com, a contactless mobile payment system for vending sold in 2014 to Avanti Markets (a Mondelez company). She has been an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at the University of Washington and Seattle Pacific University. She received her BAs in French and German from the University of Washington (1986), an MA in French (1988), and her PhD. in Linguistics from University of British Columbia (1997).
Dave Rice
VP Business Development & Partnering
dave@parsifer.com
Dave Rice is an experienced executive with proven success in the tech sector where he has aligned innovative technologies to market needs to drive revenue growth and scale startups. His expertise includes market and value proposition discovery, B2B marketing, shaping and implementing strategic growth initiatives, and forging partnerships that accelerate innovation and market leadership. His experience includes senior roles in business development, marketing, and product management for large enterprises, most recently at TactoTek, a Finnish multinational that specializes in creating in-mold structural electronics. He has been involved in launching or scaling 10 startups. Dave has an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Oregon, preceded by a BA in Sociology (Honors) from Stanford, where he was awarded the Firestone Medal for Excellence in Research.
Jennifer Van Meter
CFO
jennifer@parsifer.com
Jennifer is an experienced and versatile CFO who has led teams across Operations, Finance, and Accounting. Over her 25+ year career, she has worked on developing and growing early-stage companies as well as rebuilding the operations of established companies. Her experience spans a wide range of industries, including SaaS, biotech, information technology, e-commerce, manufacturing, and construction.
She has led efforts to raise capital, complete M&A transactions, and rebuild internal operations. Jennifer graduated from the University of Colorado with both a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Master’s degree in Accountancy. She also holds an active CPA license in the state of Colorado.
The Parsifer Team: Business, Tech, & Content IP Expertise
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Pete Jarvis |
Fractional CTO, experienced startup creation and technology advisor |
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Bruce MacCormack |
Advisor: 30+ years as tech + media executive, AI expert in media provenance, C2PA |
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Sam Hiyate |
Advisor: The Rights Factory (Founder), NYC- and Toronto-based literary agency |
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Don Finley |
Advisor: 20+ Years in Fintech and AI Development |
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Larry Gaudet |
Advisor: 30+ Years in PR, Marketing, and published author |
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