David Ly

David Ly is the Founder and General Manager of Bizarre Solutions, a social enterprise that democratizes business design and technology solutions for small business owners lacking economic privilege. The vision of Bizarre Solutions is to forge a future of shared dignity; to build a Social Solidarity Economy where communities build wealth and power from new technology and knowledge work.

David is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Impact Hub Minneapolis Board Member, and a “Chicago Footwork” DJ / Producer. From 2020 to 2021, he was a community organizer for the East Phillips Neighborhood’s Indoor Urban Farm Project. David was a Sands Fellow at the Carlson School of Management’s MBA program, where he also received his undergraduate degree.

Companies

• Adjunct Professor Minneapolis College of Art and Design (2022)
• General Manager Bizarre Solutions (2019)
• Graduate Assistant - Strategy University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management (2019 — 2019)
• Consumer Insights Analyst Hormel Foods (2016 — 2018)
• Strategic Selling & Pricing Category Development Analyst Hormel Foods (2015 — 2016)
• Marketing Associate General Mills (2014 — 2015)
• Human Capital Analyst Deloitte Consulting (2012 — 2013)
• Merchandise Presentation Business Analyst Intern Target (2011 — 2011)
• Corporate Strategy Intern UnitedHealth Group (2010 — 2011)

Education

• Master of Business Administration - MBA University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management (2018 — 2021)
• BSB, BA University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management (2008 — 2012)