Team & Leadership

Built by operators, for operators.

Founder

David Townshend

Founder & Chief Architect, The Spider Network

David Townshend is an entrepreneur, connector, and systems thinker who has spent over a decade building high-trust networks, launching ventures, and facilitating strategic partnerships across industries.

As the founder of The Spider Network, David's mission is to create an elite ecosystem where purpose-driven leaders can turn relationships into strategic assets, access curated deal flow, and hold each other accountable to excellence.

Background & Expertise

  • Network Architecture — Designed and built The Spider Network's 14-hub infrastructure and intelligent CRM system
  • Strategic Partnerships — Deep experience in brokering high-value introductions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances
  • Leadership Development — Facilitates accountability groups, masterminds, and EDGE challenges focused on action and results
  • Event Production — Co-founder and strategic partner of Tokenize Conference and Regen World
  • Blockchain & Innovation — Active in the blockchain, tokenization, and regenerative economy movements

Philosophy

David believes that your network is your net worth — but only if it's strategically organized, intentionally activated, and built on high trust. Most people treat their contacts like a rolodex. David treats them like a living, intelligent asset.

The Spider Network is the culmination of years of testing, refining, and scaling relationship infrastructure. It's not just a community — it's an operating system for high-impact leaders.

Current Focus

  • Scaling The Spider Network to 500+ vetted members
  • Launching quarterly cohorts with rigorous onboarding
  • Building strategic partnerships with top-tier operators and investors
  • Expanding CRM infrastructure services to funds, family offices, and communities

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Key Partners

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Doru M. Angelo

CRM & Connection Infrastructure Architect

Founder & CEO, Onyx Elite (Onyx Capital Group)

Doru M. Angelo is the architect behind The Spider Network's intelligent CRM and connection infrastructure — the system that turns relationships into strategic, searchable assets.

Background & Expertise

Doru is the Founder & CEO of Onyx Elite, an award-winning consulting firm known for building scalable systems across industries. With over a decade of experience in business consulting and strategy, Doru specializes in CRM architecture, operational efficiency, and relationship-driven growth.

Track Record

  • Facilitated $12.5B+ in funding across client portfolios
  • Built CRM and operational systems for:
    • Jess & Capital
    • Hartford HealthCare
    • Forge City Works
    • Greene & Co.
    • Travellers, SWIFT, Vital Pure
    • Bike Walk Connecticut
    • And many others across healthcare, finance, real estate, and consumer brands

What Doru Built for The Spider Network

Doru designed and implemented a custom CRM ecosystem that captures, organizes, and activates relationship data at scale. This system enables:

  • Smart Data Intake — Calendar integration, custom forms, and high-touch manual entry
  • Organized Database — Dynamic tagging, industry mapping, and instant filtering
  • Activation Layer — Intelligent introductions, WhatsApp group integration, and reference recall

Philosophy

Doru's approach centers on listening deeply, building systems around real human behavior, and turning complexity into clarity. This isn't just CRM setup — it's relationship architecture.

Service Offering

The CRM infrastructure Doru built for The Spider Network is also available as a standalone service for:

  • Funds & Family Offices
  • Accelerators & Venture Studios
  • Founders & Operators
  • Consulting Firms & Communities

Interested in implementing this system for your organization? Book a call to discuss partnership opportunities.

Network Contributors

The Spider Network is built by its members — operators, investors, and visionaries who contribute expertise, resources, and leadership.

As the network grows, this section will highlight key contributors, advisors, and partners who shape the direction and value of the community.

Want to contribute? Apply for membership and bring your expertise to the table.

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