Dr. David An

I bring a combination that is unusually hard to find in one person: multi‑exit founder, operator who has scaled products to mass‑market, and VC who has led and structured investments across Web3, AI, and gaming ecosystems. I’ve built companies from zero to millions of users, run P&Ls at public‑listed media groups, and led global BD at Binance during the fastest‑growing phase of the NFT and Web3 markets.

As an advisor or board member, I help founders navigate three things that typically decide whether they break out or stall:

Strategic clarity – sharpening positioning, token and product strategy, and go‑to‑market.

Commercial acceleration – unlocking partnerships, distribution, and investor access across Europe and Asia.

Organizational scaling – building the right teams, processes, and leadership habits for the next stage.

My background spans venture-backed startups, corporate innovation, and top-tier VC, giving me a 360° view of how products, capital, and teams scale together. I’ve led investments and served on boards in NFT infrastructure, AI‑native protocols, gaming platforms, and creator ecosystems. I’ve also negotiated 60+ partnerships at Binance, built mobile entertainment divisions at ProSiebenSat.1, and founded multiple companies reaching millions of users.

🎯 Who Benefits Most From My Expertise
1. Web3 & AI companies entering a scaling phase
Teams that have product-market fit signals but need help with:

Tokenomics that actually support long-term value creation

Fundraising strategy and investor narrative

Exchange, ecosystem, and BD partnerships

Governance, incentive design, and community architecture

2. Gaming, creator economy, and entertainment platforms
Companies building at the intersection of:

Games × AI

Games × Web3

Creator tools, UGC platforms, digital assets

Mass-market consumer apps with network effects

3. Deep-tech founders who need commercial firepower
Teams with strong technical DNA but lacking:

GTM strategy

Enterprise or ecosystem partnerships

International expansion (Europe ↔ Asia)

Productization and narrative building

4. Startups preparing for institutional capital
Founders who need to professionalize:

Board structures

Reporting and KPIs

Strategic planning

Investor readiness

🧩 Why I’m Effective in Advisory & Board Roles
Founder empathy: I’ve built and exited companies myself. I know the emotional and operational reality.

Operator depth: I’ve run divisions with 50+ people, P&Ls, and large-scale product launches.

VC pattern recognition: I’ve led deals, sat on boards, and helped founders raise follow-on rounds.

Cross-cultural fluency: Germany, Korea, Switzerland, Silicon Valley — I operate naturally across ecosystems.

Network leverage: Strong access to Web3, AI, gaming, and venture networks across Europe and Asia.

Strategic clarity under pressure: