David was the founder and CEO of Criterion Software and In the early 2000s his game engine, RenderWare, powered hundreds of titles as varied as Grand Theft Auto, Pro Evolution Soccer, Rayman, Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Mortal Kombat, and his games included the AAA franchise, Burnout. From 2009, through what became Lvp, David was an investor and advisor at a number of gaming startups, including the sector- defining companies Supercell and Unity, where between 2009-2010 he was non-executive Chairman.

David holds degrees in Mathematical Statistics & Operations Research and a PhD in Computer Science.