Ann: Edge Electrons partnership to drive down energy usage, page-26

Dave is emotionally invested in the success of this business so I'd find it hard to believe he'd do the leg work then sell to someone else to take the glory. You'd know that if you've met the guy before and spoken to him for two hours at the first meet and greet when no one else turned up.
He spent two hours speaking openly about his passion to make his vision a reality which didn't appear like he wanted some of business to do it for him, aside from the type of relationships he's building now for the business