About David Hao
David Hao is a lawyer, an innovative entrepreneur, and a dedicated patron of the arts. At 15, he founded a pioneering email marketing company that reached a $5 million valuation, setting industry benchmarks for digital outreach. Holding a Juris Doctorate and an LL.M. from UC Berkeley. He holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Ottawa and an LL.M. from UC Berkeley, with a specialization in law and technology. He seamlessly blends legal expertise with business acumen. As co-founder of DA Technologies Inc. (o/a “Troovy”), he developed a groundbreaking monetization platform for educational creators. David balances his love for philanthropy and the arts with his entrepreneurial endeavors.
Entrepreneur and lawyer David Hao’s journey seamlessly blends culture, innovation, and philanthropy. An entrepreneur from a young age, he founded a $5 million email marketing company at 15 and later earned a Juris Doctorate and an LL.M. with a specialization in law and technology.
Co-founding DA Technologies Inc. (o/a “Troovy”), he revolutionized educational content monetization. Hao is a passionate advocate for The Hunger Project and SF SPCA, and he finds inspiration in Dostoyevsky, Verdi, and Picasso.
A supporter of institutions such as the San Francisco Symphony and the Asian American Foundation, he champions cultural enrichment and social progress.
Hao is a Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) and Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and merges his love for gastronomy with a deep appreciation for Renaissance and modern art.
With a history of building successful ventures, David Hao—lawyer, innovator, and entrepreneur—focuses on driving meaningful change.