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David Ackert
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Organization Description: Why PipelinePlus? Because business development should feel human. PipelinePlus isn’t just another consulting firm or software provider. We’re the partner that bridges the gap between authentic relationships and measurable revenue growth, through coaching rooted in psychology, technology built for billable-hour professionals, and frameworks that actually get used. 20+ Years of Meaningful Impact For over 20 years, we’ve helped attorneys, consultants, and professional service leaders do something radical: grow their practices without compromising who they are. We facilitate meaningful interactions through peer roundtables, business development training, and tech-enabled coaching, helping our clients build trusted relationships, sharpen their strategies, and reach their highest potential. In short, we expand hearts, minds, and horizons.
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David Ackert, Co-Founder and CEO of Ackert, Inc. and its subsidiary PipelinePlus, is a trailblazer in business development for professional services. With over two decades of experience, he has shaped revenue acceleration programs for hundreds of firms worldwide, earning a reputation as a thought leader who makes growth feel both strategic and human. His ability to distill complex BD challenges into practical, relationship-focused solutions has transformed how lawyers, consultants, and other professionals approach their work. David’s vision has led to pioneering ventures like Legal Lift, the MLR100, MLR200, BDI, and exclusive Managing Partner Roundtables, alongside the innovative PipelinePlus software suite. His programs have earned “Your Honor Awards” in the U.S. and Canada, and his software has been spotlighted in NLJ’s “Technologies on the Rise.” A sought-after speaker, David keynotes at partner retreats, industry conferences, and lectures at USC’s Marshall School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, and UCLA School of Law. As the bestselling author of The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most, a 2025 Gold Nonfiction Book Award winner, David’s insights have resonated widely, appearing in the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Above the Law, and more. His Market Leaders Podcast has claimed JD Supra’s Reader’s Choice Award for two consecutive years. Beyond his professional impact, David is deeply committed to giving back. He volunteers as a Big Brother with Big Brothers and Sisters in Los Angeles and co-founded Voices in Harmony, mentoring at-risk youth globally. His work in Northern Uganda, featured in the documentary After Kony: Staging Hope, helped raise millions for health and education in underserved communities, earning him the “Difference Maker” award from Ithaca College. With a master’s in psychology and a Fellowship at the College of Law Practice Management, David brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise to everything he does, inspiring professionals to build meaningful connections and lasting success.
David Ackert
Title: President Address: 16200 Ventura Blvd City: Encino Country: United States of America Email: david@pipelineplus.com Website: https://www.ackertadvisory.com Telephone: 818.804.5491  Receive Requests for Proposals:
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