About
David Buttrey is an executive producer and technologist with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation and real-world experiences.
From rewiring a 24-channel console at age 12 to executive producing global music festivals that have sold over 1 million tickets, scaling live entertainment companies internationally, and managing events with budgets exceeding $20M, his career has one consistent through line: leveraging cutting-edge digital tools to enhance analog life—from screens to scenes and back again.
Today, David focuses on "The Straddle"—navigating the integration of AI and advanced technologies across industries to reclaim time and improve in-person lives.
His ventures span immersive entertainment (designing world-class CAD files for festivals), safety (autonomous heat detection systems at Spykefire), and finance (AI-driven investment tools at Mangrove.ai). He actively commits to bringing technologies to market that free people from constant monitoring, whether trading investments, mitigating risks 24/7, or creating unforgettable communal events.As the future arrives fast, David advocates for mindful balance between digital and analog time.
His companies are hiring—reach out via their respective pages (mangrove.ai, deeptropics.org, spykefire.com) to apply.
Follow him on Instagram (@davidtbuttrey) and X (@davidtbuttrey) for insights on technology, logistics, entertainment, capital, and community.
As AI becomes ubiquitous—automating tasks, monitoring systems, and optimizing processes across industries—we all must learn to "straddle" two worlds simultaneously:
- The digital world: Leveraging cutting-edge tools like AI-driven investment platforms, autonomous safety systems, advanced design software, and more.
- The analog world: Prioritizing real human experiences, in-person connections, communal events, and time away from screens.
The core idea is that technology shouldn't dominate or replace our lives—it should enhance them and give us time back. Examples include:
- AI pilots that handle investment trading 24/7, freeing you to focus on relationships or creativity.
- Autonomous heat detection systems that monitor risks continuously, so you don't have to.
- Precision CAD designs and logistics for world-class festivals that create immersive, unforgettable in-person moments.
"The Straddle" is an active, ongoing commitment: Mindfully balancing "screens and scenes" while using digital innovation to make analog life richer, more efficient, and more enjoyable. In the fast-arriving future, success—for individuals and businesses—depends on mastering this balance rather than being pulled entirely into one side. How will you use technology to reclaim your time and improve your real-world experiences?