IP Copilot, an AI-powered intellectual property management platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Schellhase to its Advisory Board. Schellhase brings a wealth of experience as a legal and business leader, having served as General Counsel for industry-defining companies like Salesforce, Groupon, and Slack. As an advisor, he will provide strategic mentorship to IP Copilot’s leadership team, drawing on his proven track record of guiding high-growth companies through major milestones and rapid scale.
Distinguished Legal Career and Industry Leadership
With over 25 years of legal and operational leadership, Schellhase has a remarkable history of scaling technology businesses and navigating them through pivotal transitions. He has been the top legal executive at six companies, notably including Salesforce and Groupon during their initial public offerings (IPOs). Most recently, at Slack Technologies, Schellhase oversaw not only the legal department but also privacy, corporate development, and other key functions – ultimately steering Slack through its public listing and a $28 billion acquisition by Salesforce. His tenure in these roles was marked by complex regulatory compliance, high-stakes negotiations, and the successful execution of growth strategies on a global scale.
Beyond those roles, Schellhase remains an active figure in the tech industry. In 2025 he joined the board of directors of Okta, Inc., a leading identity security company. He also serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Ballistic Ventures, advising cybersecurity startups on legal strategy and innovation in an evolving regulatory landscape. Additionally, he has lent his guidance as an advisor to high-growth startups like Airtable and Webflow and has shared his knowledge as a lecturer at Stanford University – exemplifying his dedication to mentoring the next generation of innovators.
Strategic Mentor for IP Copilot
Welcoming Schellhase to the advisory board represents a strategic milestone for IP Copilot. His insight and experience will help shape the company’s vision of leveraging AI to streamline patent and trade secret management for its clients. “David’s accomplishments in guiding companies through exponential growth and complex challenges will be invaluable to IP Copilot’s mission,” said the CEO of IP Copilot. Schellhase’s involvement is expected to strengthen IP Copilot’s capabilities and credibility, ensuring the platform delivers even greater value to innovation teams and legal professionals.
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