I’m David. I write books, invest in human welfare, and work in biotech. And I love it.

When I was young, I wanted to become a pilot. I grew up near Zurich Airport in Switzerland, and I always wondered where the planes flying over our house were headed. Eventually, I realized my path would be different.

My left brain led me to chemical engineering and a PhD in biology. For many years, I loved turning bold ideas into real biotech innovation.

Then life moved into a new season. I moved to Cambodia to help children and teenagers access a quality education through a scholarship program. Later I came home to Switzerland, where I now hold a corporate leadership role in biotech.

Oh, and I love to write. That wasn’t always true. In school I was a poor writer, and I was the guy who said, “I will never write a book.” Much has changed. My book Single for a Season helps single people live fulfilling lives. My newest book, Significance, invites readers to live with purpose and resilience.

Outside of work, I love traveling and tasting great food wherever I go. I’m a long-distance runner (I’ve even run a marathon). In winter, I grab my snowboard and chase powder in the Swiss Alps.

I’ve lived in Switzerland, Cambodia, the USA, Canada, and Ecuador. Each place has its own flavors waiting to be explored.

The biggest thing I’ve learned is to find meaning in every season of life.