David Rich is the founder of Palabra, a company that helps leaders and organizations deepen trust through curated conversation. Whether navigating a transition, seeking alignment within a team, or exploring new directions, Palabra provides space to reflect, connect, and move forward with clarity.

A multi-exit entrepreneur, advisor, and facilitator, David has spent two decades guiding people through high-stakes transitions — company exits, leadership changes, reinventions, and the ambiguity that often follows success.

Most recently, as an executive at Teamshares, David helped oversee nearly 100 small business transitions and supported more than 150 entrepreneurs as they stepped out of the operator seat and into their next chapter.

His own post-exit journey led him to the Modern Elder Academy, the world's first midlife wisdom school, where he serves as guest faculty. Through Twig Lane Advisory, he coaches entrepreneurs and executives to develop a comprehensive roadmap for navigating transition with purpose and intention. He also informally mentors a select group of young professionals each year, helping them navigate uncertainty, make sense of ambition, and define success on their own terms.

His work has been used by venture capital firms, founder networks, investment banks, and leadership teams looking to build alignment and unlock trust that lasts.