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Don Q. Dao

Don Q. Dao

BCG Project Leader | Investor & Advisor | Wharton MBA

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Philadelphia
Houston, Texas
Joined July 2026
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Don Q. Dao is a strategy and management consultant with extensive experience at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), progressing from Associate to Project Leader. His roles at BCG span from 2019 to the present, with a brief period at TikTok focusing on monetization strategy, and at Giraffe.us as a Product Strategy Manager, demonstrating a strong foundation in business strategy and execution across various sectors. leadsforge
He is an active early-stage investor and founder through Marble Creek Ventures, which he established in 2022. His venture's portfolio includes innovative companies like Bland AI, an AI-powered phone agent, and Noteefy, indicating his keen interest in and support for technological advancements and new ventures. linkedin+1
Don is pursuing an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Management from The Wharton School, building upon his Bachelor's Degree in Business Honors Program and Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. He is deeply involved in student leadership at Wharton as EVP of Student Affairs for the Wharton Graduate Association (WGA) and as a moderator for events at the Wharton Entrepreneurship Club's Startup Week Summit. leadsforge+2
He demonstrates a strong interest in the intersection of AI and healthcare, serving as an Advisor for Nolla Health, a company building AI-powered personal doctors. His social media presence also reflects an engagement with discussions around AI and agentic teams. nitter
Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Don has a notable interest in music, having authored several music album reviews for Music Connection Magazine. He also engages in boxing, participating in events such as the VBA Ring One Invitational. musicconnection+2

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Album Review: Justin Timberlake - Man of the Woods (4/10)

July 1, 2018

Review of Justin Timberlake's album 'Man of the Woods', noting his attempt to combine Southern roots with his previous sound.

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Roy Woods - Say Less (8/10)

December 1, 2017

Review of Roy Woods' debut studio album 'Say Less', highlighting its tropical yet seductive sound.

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Miguel - War & Leisure (9/10)

December 1, 2017

Review of Miguel's fourth project, 'War & Leisure', praising its free, rich voice, reverbed-out guitars, and ambitious songwriting.

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Lil Pump - Lil Pump (7/10)

November 1, 2017

Review of Lil Pump's self-titled debut album, noting his enthusiasm and straightforward songs with infectious hooks.

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Live Review: A.Chal at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA

October 1, 2017

Review of A.Chal's live performance at The Roxy Theatre.

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A$AP FERG - Still Striving (7/10)

October 1, 2017

Review of A$AP Ferg's album 'Still Striving', described as light, loose, fun, and stylish with various collaborators.

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Tyler, the Creator - Flower Boy (8/10)

September 1, 2017

Review of Tyler, the Creator's album 'Flower Boy', noting it as his most well-crafted album to date.

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Music Album Review: 2Chainz - Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (8/10)

August 1, 2017

Review of 2Chainz's album 'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music', highlighting his bravado and rapping skills.

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Music Album Review: Calvin Harris - Funk Wave Bounces Vol. 1 (7/10)

August 1, 2017

Review of Calvin Harris's album 'Funk Wave Bounces Vol. 1', a collection of cool, breezy vibes for the summer, blending various genres.

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Music Album Review: SZA - Ctrl (8/10)

July 1, 2017

Review of SZA's debut album 'Ctrl', praising its raw and intimate songwriting with melodically refined instruments.

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Enjoys boxing, participating in events like the VBA Ring One Invitational. instagram+1

Reviews music albums and live performances for Music Connection Magazine. musicconnection