Hard Knox Life is a look at the digital intersection of brands, marketing, and startups. It is written and edited by Dave Knox, who has been widely recognized as one of the leading voices around digital marketing innovation. As Chief Marketing Officer of Rockfish, Dave was named to the iMedia 25 Class of Digital Innovators, by Cincinnati Business Courier as the CMO of the Year in the inaugural C-Suite Awards, and by AdAge as a “40 Under 40” in 2015. Dave is active in the entrepreneurial community, serving as a Board Observer / Advisor to multiple venture-backed companies. He is a Managing Partner in the VC firm Vine St Ventures, an advisor to both Bullpen Capital in San Francisco and Hyde Park Venture Partners in Chicago, and is the co-founder of The Brandery — one of the top 10 startup accelerators in the country.