David P. Chiu

“I reported to David for over 2 years during my time at Manticore Games, and I can confidently say he was one of the best managers I’ve ever had! In short, David is a person I can easily recommend, based on the quality of the person he holistically is. David is the rare sort of leader that can both craft high level strategies while also working tangibly on implementation details. I’ve seen David in C-level meetings presenting with clarity and confidence, and in 1:1s coaching with empathy and warmth. He has the unteachable skill of caring - about the company he’s at, about the people he’s responsible for - and that comes across in so many ways. From his incredible work ethic to his wisdom to his approachable kindness, and more. And all of that isn’t even to speak of the broad and deep domain expertise he brings to the table! I would highly recommend any organization, especially those looking for a manager and leader, to consider David!”

“David was the best manager I've ever had, and he was dearly beloved by our team. His leadership is exceptional: he is always open to talk and teach, and knows how to talk to you both as a friend and professional. At Manticore Games, David ran a highly efficient, effective 8-person team by bringing the structure and direction necessary to enable the people on his team to grow. As a result, David executed and oversaw hundreds of successful developer and content creator events, activations, and partnerships with his team-- including with D&D, American McGee (Alice Asylum), and Deadmau5. David has invaluable expertise in both Developer Relations and Marketing, yet he is always sharing his knowledge. When he gave talks to the company's interns and our UGC gaming platform's developer community, people repeatedly found his presentations about player retention and monetization the most helpful and impactful. Multiple times after these game dev workshops, creators rated his talks the highest in the feedback forms, saying they learned so much from him on how to improve their new user experience and improve their funnel - their only wish? To have more time with him. Out of all the people I've met in the game development industry, I hope to most emulate David. That's just how much I respect him-- someone who enables everyone on the team and works harder than anyone else but with strategy and brilliance. This is the person you want if you want to move the needle for your game or company. And this is the person I'd follow on any team through fire, with unwavering confidence.”