David Sun

About David Sun

I believe in a “learn forever” mindset. The pursuit of knowledge, growth, and innovation never ends.For more than 40 years, I have built companies and advised entrepreneurs across technology, retail, marketing, distribution, real estate development, and manufacturing, both domestically and internationally.Early in my career, I had the honor of receiving the Entrepreneur – Retail Firm of the Year Award at the White House Rose Garden, presented by Ronald Reagan. That recognition reinforced my commitment to entrepreneurship and building companies that create real impact.Highlights from my entrepreneurial journey include:• Founder of a company that became the 5th largest reseller of Apple Inc. products worldwide• Helped a NASDAQ-listed technology company increase its business more than tenfold• Over four decades advising CEOs, founders, and leadership teams on strategy, leadership, and scaling organizationsToday I work independently as a strategic advisor and executive coach, partnering with entrepreneurs and CEOs who want to grow their businesses and strengthen their leadership teams.My work typically focuses on: Strategic growth and scaling companies Leadership development and executive coaching Building high-performance teams with precision alignment Developing strategic partnerships Creating long-term enterprise valueI work with a select group of entrepreneurs and CEOs who are committed to building exceptional companies.If you are a founder or CEO looking to grow your business, I welcome the opportunity to connect. d••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Founding Member and Lifetime Member

   YPO

   Jun 1986 — Present

   A worldwide leadership and education organization with real impact to the world economy-Founding member: 1986 (South Bay Chapter)- later became Santa Monica Bay (SMB)-Member: 19••••90 (China, Hong Kong Chapter)- dual memberships with SMB in USA-Executive member: 2015-now (Santa Monica Bay Chapter)- various executive positions

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics

  1974 — 1978

• California State University, Long Beach

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  1978 — 1980