David Lai manages daily books, records, and financial planning models at Route 66 Ventures. He previously spent two years in public accounting focusing on provision audits and corporate tax compliance.
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Route 66 Ventures writes $500K to $10M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
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Who is David Lai?
David Lai manages daily books, records, and financial planning models at Route 66 Ventures. He previously spent two years in public accounting focusing on provision audits and corporate tax compliance.
How much does David Lai invest?
David Lai invests through Route 66 Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $10M at seed, series a.
How do I pitch David Lai?
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What did David Lai do before Route 66 Ventures?
public accounting.
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