About Dave
Advisor, Author, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Investor, Philanthropist
Dave is a 30-Year Veteran from Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. He’s raised over $15 billion for hundreds of companies, created multiple start-ups, produced Oscar®-qualified and Sundance award winning films, written a best selling book, and invested in multiple billion dollar companies.
The Way of the
Wall Street Warrior
Conquer the Corporate Game
Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts
A humorous and irreverent guide to conquering the corporate game from a Wall Street veteran who went from the proverbial janitor suite to Managing Director at one of the top investment banks in the world. Using tips, tricks, and smartcuts from Dave, learn how to build your career for success.
The book sold almost 10,000 copies in the first two weeks of launch and reached the Top 10 Amazon Best Seller list in the business finance category. It ranked as Amazon's Top #1 Hot New Release in two categories: business finance and economics.
It was awarded one of the Best Books of 2021 by Bloomberg and the Porchlight Book Company Business Best Seller in November 2021. It received a Gold Award from the Nonfiction Authors Association & Writers Conference, a Firebird Book Award in the Career category, and a Finalist Award from the Best Book Awards.
Publication Date: November 9, 2021
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An must-read for anyone starting their career in Corporate America. Written with wit and humor, Dave’s book shares valuable insights and lessons that would take a lifetime to learn otherwise. I highly recommend anyone interested in advancing their career read this book.”
Authentic, Unfiltered, Funny! Dave has lived for decades and been wildly successful in the world of Wall Street. This is the unvarnished inside scoop about how to make your way in an unfamiliar world. What I wish I knew 20 years ago!”
Dave learned how to win in investment banking the hard way. Now he is able to share tools that make it easier for budding bankers and other professionals to succeed. He does it in a very imaginative, colorful, and humorous way.”
Dave has worked with hundreds of leading
companies and renowned institutions as
Board Member, Entrepreneur, Investor, Filmmaker, and Advisor
LIUCRATIVE® provides the following
Capital Investment and Advisory Services to ENTREPRENEURS such as developing business plans, financing growth, and managing key stakeholders
Career Highlights
Advisor
30-Year Veteran of Wall Street and Silicon Valley; completed over 100 transactions representing over $15 billion of value
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Entrepreneur
Founded four companies in asset management, media, strategic consulting, and technology
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Investor
Achieved multiple unicorns with over a billion dollars in value; manage investments in artificial intelligence, commerce, content, entertainment, online advertising, and software
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Filmmaker
Produced multiple films that have qualified for the Oscars® and won awards at the Sundance Film Festival
Education Highlights
MBA
Harvard Business School, General Management
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B.S. Economics
University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School
Economics with concentration in Finance
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B.S. Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Systems Science and Engineering with
concentrations in Manufacturing and Robotics
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Notable Academic Achievements
- Graduate of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology
- Completed five-year program in four years
- Graduated with great honors
- Member of National Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi
Certifications
Online Satire
Online Satire
Screenwriting
Screenwriting
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Video Producer and Editor
Video Producer and Editor
TESTIMONIALS
“Dave is the smartest Internet investment banker I know. I have worked with him for many years...”
Harry Nelis
Partner, Accel
Former Goldman Sachs, Perry Capital
“David was a key man on the team at Jefferies that helped me to sell my company - TWICE!”
“One of the most talented, intelligent and energetic bankers with whom I have worked.”
“Dave was really one of the most important mentors I’ve ever had professionally. Dave is an incredible manager and teacher...”
“David is the best. The depth of his knowledge in his space, technical expertise, transactional skills and integrity, are second to none.”
“Far and away, Dave has had a greater impact on my career than anybody I have ever worked with.”
“I have gotten to know a number of bankers in the tech sector and worked with several firms; and I can say unequivocally that Dave Liu is among the very best.”
“I highly recommend David to any entrepreneur looking for guidance on how to build and scale a business.”
“I’ve worked with many i-bankers and Dave is by far the best...he’s also a very cool guy and really great to work with. I can’t recommend him any higher.”
“David is an extremely knowledgeable and creative thinker...he has served as a very trusted and candid source of independent advice...”
