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Dai Truong
Managing Director at Arlington Capital Advisors | Highly Objective
Dai Truong is a Managing Director at Arlington Capital Advisors, where he joined in 2021 to lead the firm's cannabis practice.14 He has over 10 years of experience in the investment and corporate development fields, with a particular focus on the cannabis and beverage industries.2
Professional Background
Prior to joining Arlington Capital Advisors, Dai held several notable positions:
- VP Corporate Development at Left Coast Ventures, a cannabis and hemp company12
- VP Corporate Development at MedMen, focusing on investments and M&A in the cannabis retail sector2
- Investments/M&A role at Anheuser-Busch InBev, working in their Disruptive Growth group2
- Associate at Austin Ventures, a venture capital firm2
- Investment Banking Senior Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch2
Education and Expertise
Dai graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Southeast Asian Studies.12 He is known for his expertise in:
- Cannabis industry investments and M&A
- Total Beverage sector (including Beer, Spirits, RTDs, Functional, Coffee, CSDs, Energy, CBD/THC)2
- Corporate development and strategic planning
Current Role
At Arlington Capital Advisors, Dai:
- Leads the firm's Cannabis Investment Banking practice24
- Helps drive coverage in the Total Beverage sector2
- Assists businesses in executing mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations, capital raises, and strategic alternatives2
Dai is recognized as an expert in the cannabis industry, often sharing insights on market trends and investment opportunities.3 His unique background spanning both the cannabis and beverage industries positions him well to advise companies navigating these rapidly evolving sectors.
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