David Herse - Speaker | Mapulus

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David Herse

David Herse

Founder, Product Strategist, and Geospatial Intelligence Advocate

Looking for a speaker who delivers sharp insights, challenges conventional thinking, and knows how to connect the dots between data, design, and the real world?

David Herse is the founder of Mapulus — a location intelligence platform used by healthcare, construction, and service businesses to make better decisions based on where things happen. With over a decade of experience in product strategy, UX, and applied AI, David brings a candid, practical perspective to every talk.

He's known for weaving together unexpected stories — from public toilets to pizza orders — to show how location and timing quietly shape our world. His talks are fast-paced, grounded in experience, and focused on actionable takeaways.

Topics I Speak On

  • Location Intelligence & AI

    Why "where" and "when" matter more than ever in forecasting and strategy.

  • Building Products People Actually Want

    How to uncover real customer struggles, identify demand, and shape products that feel obvious in hindsight — but only if you ask the right questions.

  • Building for the Field

    Tools, strategies, and hard-won lessons from designing products for remote workforces.

  • Map-Driven Products

    Designing visual interfaces that don't just look good — they help teams act faster and smarter.

  • Startups Without the Gloss

    Fundraising, validation, growth, and staying grounded while building something real.

Previous Appearances

  • Conffab: Product Talks

    Using Jobs-to-be-Done Theory in Design — A practical approach to turning customer struggles into product insights.

  • Something Tech, Brisbane (2025)

    AI with a Map and a Clock — Why spatial and temporal context is key to predictive intelligence.

Why Book David?

  • Speaks to both strategy and execution — without the fluff
  • Strong visual storytelling and grounded examples
  • Tailored to your audience and industry
  • Experienced with founders, teams, execs, and public audiences alike

Book David to Speak

Keynotes, panels, firesides, workshops — in-person (Australia) or remote.