David Chalk | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Ian Chalk September 1959 (age 64) Croydon, England  |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, media personality |
David Ian Chalk (born 1959) is a Canadian technology entrepreneur, cyber security specialist, and media personality who hosted the syndicated Dave Chalk's Computer Show, [1] and its subsequent incarnations Dave Chalk Computer Life, [2] Dave Chalk Connected Live, [3] Dave Chalk Connected, [4] and Dave Chalk Connected (In-flight). [5]
Chalk was born in Croydon, England in September 1959 and relocated with his family to British Columbia, Canada. He had dyslexia, [6] face blindness, and other conditions he acquired from brain damage at birth. [7]
Chalk completed high school, but did not finish his university degree.
Chalk was granted an Honorary Doctorate of Technology by the University of the Fraser Valley’s Alumni Association board." [8]
In May 2021 Chalk learned to read and spell; the entirety of his instruction was captured on film [9] in the documentary The Truth About Reading.
Chalk established one of the longest-running technology shows in Canada ("Dave Chalk's Computer Show"). [10]
He is the founder of more than 15 successful companies including Doppler Computer Superstores, Chalk Media, Decision-Zone Cyber Defence Technology, Trees Matter, New Century Video Streaming, and CalmWear™ Compression Clothing for Autism and most recently he helps create Mentorship programs within organizations. [11]
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