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David Orban

David Orban

Investor, entrepreneur, author, AI & blockchain futurist

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New York, New York, United States
Northern Italy (near Milan)
Joined December 2024
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Summary

David is a long‑time AI and blockchain futurist who champions decentralized, human‑centered approaches to technology. He publishes and speaks frequently about ethical decentralized AI, has advised and chaired governance at SingularityNET, and builds practical projects (e.g., AI personas) that put these principles into practice. davidorban+2
He is a serial founder and investor focused on enabling startups and ecosystems: founder/managing partner of Network Society Ventures, founder of Actioneer (startup coaching), and previously CEO of dotSUB and founder of Questar — a pattern of building product, platform and investment vehicles that help teams scale. davidorban+2
He is a public educator and connector: faculty and advisor at Singularity University, a mentor for programs like the Thiel Fellowship, a frequent keynote speaker, and an organizer/participant in investor pitch programs and startup education. su+2
He blends technical entrepreneurship with civic and longevity/ethics work: active on advisory boards and non‑profits (Network Society Research, Lifeboat Foundation, Humanity+), showing a persistent interest in the societal implications and governance of emerging technologies. lifeboat+2

Work

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Writing

Meet My AI Twin: R. David Orban

June 1, 2025

Long-form post describing the design, ethics, and practical use cases of his AI persona R. David Orban and lessons learned building the persona.

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AI-powered startup coaching with Actioneer

October 1, 2023

Blog post announcing and explaining Actioneer's mission: affordable, AI-driven startup coaching to democratize high-quality mentorship.

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Something New: AIs And Us

Book exploring the role of artificial intelligence in society and how technology reshapes entrepreneurship and the meaning of being human.

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Hobbies

Keynote speaking, podcasting, and public writing on AI, decentralization, and the future of work/society. davidorban+1

Building and experimenting with AI personas and digital-identity projects. davidorban

Notes

TKTina Khadivisaid they've seen
DODavid Orban
make outstanding investment decisions in the neurotech space.

Jan 26, 2026