David Kao

David Kao is a cross-disciplinary strategist, product manager, and marketer. His ability to apply design thinking along with his sharp eye for the details of design allows him to solve complex problems at the intersection between digital products and user experience. His curiosity with the relationship between humans and products led him to hold a number of roles with companies as diverse as CO OP Brand Partners, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès. Fixated on digital technology, he has been exploring the application of human-centered design with technology to solve problems at Fever, L+R, and Fueled. Most recently, he was a cofounder at Firefly, a mobile app that allows you to discover and connect with people nearby. David studied at Parsons The New School for Design obtaining a BBA in Strategic Design and Management. In addition, he has guest lectured for undergraduate and graduate courses at Parsons The New School for Design.

When I'm not working, I spend my time people watching, reading, exploring New York City, and thinking of the next big thing between fashion and tech.