David So

David So is a tech entrepreneur, angel investor, and head of strategy with extensive experience working for major global tech companies such as HP and Huawei Technologies. He is an expert in formulating strategic plans, partnerships, and investments related to hardware, software, services, and online/offline/omni-channels for various technology products such as PCs, retail POS, printers, graphics solutions, and 3D-printers. David is based in Beijing, China, but has worked across the Asia Pacific region in various roles for Nielsen, IDC, and Changyou.com.

David's career previously focused on equity analysis in the TMT (Technology, Media & Telecoms) sector, and he has initiated coverage of over 50 TMT companies (with valuations ranging from US$50M-$200B) that involved C-level engagements for retail and institutional investors. David completed his Master's in Commerce in Finance with Accounting at the University of Sydney, and his Bachelor's in Information Systems at the University of New South Wales. He has also studied at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and completed the PhD coursework component at the University of Technology Sydney, with his research focusing on AI and disruptive innovation in Fintech.