David Choi

Professor David Choi is a distinguished academic and entrepreneur educator at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), leading the top-ranked Entrepreneurship program within the College of Business Administration since 2003. He emphasizes rigorous, hands-on learning through courses like 'New Venture Creation' and the innovative Business Incubator program, which supports student startups like Liquid I.V. (acquired by Unilever). His teaching philosophy combines high standards with mentorship, fostering future business leaders in tech, e-commerce, and digital media sectors.

Choi holds a Ph.D. in Management from UCLA and has advised numerous startups and Fortune 500 firms. His research focuses on global entrepreneurship, cross-cultural innovation, and leadership in entrepreneurial contexts. Awards include the 2011 Innovative Pedagogy Award and LMU's prestigious Fritz B. Burns Teaching Award.

Key contributions include integrating design thinking into entrepreneurship education via collaborations with Otis College of Art and Design, and advocating for entrepreneurship as a tool for societal change. He emphasizes Los Angeles’ unique ecosystem for startup growth and the importance of preparing students for automation-driven economic shifts.

Choi’s research spans topics like leadership’s impact on innovation, social enterprise effectiveness, and barriers to entrepreneurial success in Africa. His work bridges academic theory with real-world applications, shaping both LMU’s curriculum and the broader entrepreneurial community.