David Ly
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David Ly
Senior Manager, Business Initiatives
Minneapolis, MN
David Ly serves as Senior Manager, Business Initiatives at ReFED, where he collaborates with businesses to accelerate their efforts to reduce food waste. He leads the design and delivery of Business Services offerings, providing custom analytics, capacity building, and strategic advisory support to help organizations prioritize and adopt solutions.
David earned his Bachelor in Supply Chain Management from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. He began his career in management consulting at Deloitte, then spent five years with General Mills and Hormel Foods in innovation, brand management, and consumer insights. After returning to Carlson for his MBA as a Social Venture Fellow, he launched a social enterprise focused on making technology accessible to small businesses.
In addition to his role at ReFED, David teaches Creative Economies as an adjunct faculty member at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Connect with me about
Food waste data; Process improvement; Social impact entrepreneurship; Supply chain technology
Speaking Engagements
Recent Conferences: MGM Resorts Planet Talks (2024)
Fun Facts
Favorite Food: Spring rolls
Food He Struggles the Most Not to Waste: Salad
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