As CEO & Chairman of Forbes Most Promising Company in 2011, David Prokupek has worked with Smashburger since it opened its second restaurant in Denver, Colorado. He has 20+ years of experience as CEO, investor, and board member helping build, finance, and advise high growth businesses in the consumer, retailing, financial services, marketing services, and communications industries. David also serves as the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Consumer Capital Partners; who provided the initial $20+ million of funding to Smashburger. ^[1]