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]
David Chalk | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Ian Chalk September 1959 (age 65) Croydon, England  |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, media personality |
Early life
editChalk 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]
Education
editChalk 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.
Career highlights
editChalk 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]
References
edit- ^ "Dave Chalk's Computer Show," LocateTV website
- ^ "Dave Chalk's Computer Life", LocateTV website
- ^ "Dave Chalk Returns to National Television with New 'Live and Interactive' Technology Show", PRWeb website
- ^ "Chalk Media Corp. CEO update Letter to Shareholders", The Globe and Mail website, Globe Investor section
- ^ "TELUS to Sponsor Dave Chalk Connected", AdNews website
- ^ "Famous People With Dyslexia | Famous Dyslexics |". thepowerofdyslexia.com. 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ^ Interview with Roger B. Jones, June 7, 2010
- ^ "Honorary degree: David Chalk", University of Fraser Valley website, June 13, 2006.
- ^ "David Chalk". The Center for Literacy & Learning. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Who is Dave Chalk?", by Dave Chalk, Microsoft SME Business Centre, date unknown
- ^ "David Chalk". Keynote Speakers Canada. Retrieved 2022-10-18.