Breaking Bamboo
Career Writings
Breaking Bamboo is Dave’s archive of career essays on the unwritten rules of work, AAPI leadership, office politics, compensation, influence, and power.
Breaking Bamboo: Career Advice from an Asian American
My supervisor doesn’t communicate very well and gives very little positive feedback. He gives directives, without explaining the reasoning behind his decisions. It’s hard to
20th Year Anniversary
Hard to believe that on this day 20 years ago, I joined my firm. A short stint turned into an amazing 20-year ride. Seems like
HBS 10th Year Reunion: Reflections and Predictions
At my 10th year business school reunion, I put together this presentation to reflect on the decade that passed between graduation and our 10th reunion.
Financial Definitions for the New Millenium
CEO- Chief Embezzlement Officer CFO – Corporate Fraud Officer BULL MARKET- A random market movement causing an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius
Consequences of the Financial Crisis
Re-branding logos after the Financial Crisis of 2008:
Wall Street Journal Overheard: China
Great line from the WSJ today: Circulating in Asia, a view of how the Chinese stimulus package fits in history: 1949 (Chinese Revolution): Only socialism
Start-ups Seek the Arms of Old Foes
The following article was published in the Financial Times: Start-ups seek the arms of old foes By Kenneth Li Digital media start-ups, once flush with
Online Domain Name Game Yields Real Profits for Virtual Brokers
Below is an article that was published in the Boston Globe. I was interviewed for my views on the domain name sector. Profits hefty in Web
Milken Institute Global Conference 2007
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles. If you ever have an opportunity to attend, I highly recommend it. My
Digital Media of the Future
Below is a follow up to an interview I gave to the folks at The Dealmaker. It’s 2010 in the United States. Tell us what