David Hua is a prominent figure in the cannabis industry, known for his technological prowess and insightful management skills. He co-founded Meadow, which is Y Combinator's first startup catering to the cannabis space. Meadow provides a connected suite of software solutions for California-based cannabis businesses, including point-of-sale, marketing, e-commerce, delivery, and inventory management systems. Hua is a staunch advocate of leveraging technology to streamline business operations while remaining compliant with local and state cannabis regulations.

Hua's background includes multiple positions in different industries. His experience includes serving as the Head of Platform and VP of Marketing & Co-Founder at Sincerely, VP of Content and Contributors at HealthCentral, and Manager, Producer & Booking Agent at Downtown Harvest. He has also held positions at Citigroup and MadeinChina.

In his cannabis industry roles, Hua has sat on the boards of the California Cannabis Industry Association and the Cannabis Distribution Association, and the NCIA Retail Committee. He has contributed to drafting and implementing state regulations and provided valuable feedback to stakeholders. Hua's educational background includes studying cannabusiness at Oaksterdam University, information technology at Y Combinator, bachelor's degree in finance, and international business from Pennsylvania State University.