David Lolis

David Lolis is a serial entrepreneur, a market disruptor and a poker tournament champion who knows how to evaluate risk, seize opportunities, act decisively — and win with class.

“Playing poker is no different than building a business from the ground up,” he tells young professionals, peers and partners.

“You start with a small stack of chips (start-up capital), be patient for selective hands to play (enter market at right time), continually improve and evolve your game (stay nimble, stay off the radar and then pivot when necessary) and pick weaker players to bluff (enter a growing/thriving market with mid-low barrier to entry with IP and/or a unique value proposition).”

David Lolis lives the metaphor, betting big and acting boldly in markets and across industries. His long record of business success is built on more than an intuitive sense for opportunity, or a street-smart knack for finding undiscovered gems. Each venture he leads has been a “20-year, overnight success,” he explains.

It’s an intriguing counterpoint: Steady, long-term planning coupled with decisive execution.

His reputation for founding cutting-edge businesses is based on his two decades of experience in taking simple ideas and turning them into profitable ventures. He is adept at launching innovative startups, attracting teams of talented professionals, capturing market share and changing the game for promising companies and entire market sectors.

David Lolis plays the percentages with integrity and precision, securing the prize.

Away from business and poker competition, he is a leading voice in the fight against identity theft, cyber attacks and Internet fraud. From promoting greater awareness among consumers to urging aggressive action from technology companies and regulators, David Lolis advocates for practical solutions to counter evolving online dangers.