David Beats Goliath
Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
David Yi is a keynote speaker, 8x founder with 2 exits, and an ENFJ.
Today, as a Managing Partners of Ethos Fund, the pre-seed fund exclusively focused on investing in and bridging Vietnam-US innovation, founders, and opportunities, David is dedicated to uplifting the transpacific startup ecosystem.
Prior to Ethos, David helped cultivate $10B+ business opportunities between Asia and America, built three $20M+ ARR businesses, and raised over $300M in venture capital.
Beyond his role as an investor, David is a scholar at Fuller Theological Seminary, a content creator on YouTube, and K-16 educator with a history of serving as an education volunteer in the US Peace Corps.
David studied at Middlebury College and the University of Chicago, where he won second place at the Chicago Booth 2009 New Venture Challenge.