David Minter - Principal

David Minter has been developing new concepts and ideas for high-growth companies in the entertainment, technology, retail and food industries for 30 years. He began his career managing competitive analysis and planning for Motorola, and then moved on to work for Dole Food Company, where he was responsible for international market information. David then began his decade-long tenure with Blockbuster Entertainment, a Viacom Inc. business, where he worked with many of Wayne Huizenga’s business units—including Blockbuster Video, Blockbuster Music, Spelling Entertainment Corp., Republic Pictures, Blockbuster Park, Discovery Zone, as well as the Florida Marlins and Florida Panthers sports franchises.

In 1995, David relocated to Denver as a founding member of Einstein Noah Bagel Corporation. He is inventor of record for US Patent 5,459,306, recently granted US Patent 6,577,716, and has numerous additional patents pending. Minter's patents have been licensed for use by the largest media companies in the world.

david@minterandreid.com