David Ma

Experience

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  Mattel

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  GIT Intl Applications Intern

  Mattel, Inc. is an American toy manufacturing company founded in 1945 with headquarters in El Segundo, California. In 2008, it ranked #413 on the Fortune 500. The products and brands it produces include Fisher-Price, Barbie dolls, Monster High dolls, Hot Wheels and Matchbox toys, Masters of the Universe, American Girl dolls, board games, WWE Toys, and early-1980s video game systems.

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  Merrill Lynch

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Private Banking and Investment Group

  The Bodner Sax Group offers private banking and investment solutions to affluent individuals, families and foundations from across the U.S. Their office is in New York City and they operate as part of the Private Banking and Investment Group (PBIG) of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a global leader in wealth strategies and investments.

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  Penguin Group USA

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Financial Analyst Intern

  Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is one of the leading trade book publishers in the United States. The company owns a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Berkley Books, Dutton, Frederick Warne, G.P. Putnam's Sons, Grosset & Dunlap, New American Library, Penguin Books, The Penguin Press, Philomel, Plume, Puffin, Riverhead Books and Viking, among others. It publishes consumer books, in both hardcover and paperback editions, for adults as well as children. It also produces maps, calendars, eBooks and audiobooks. Show less

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  Integrity Square

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Analyst

  Integrity Square LLC is a New York-based strategic and financial advisory services firm focused on the Active Lifestyle, Health & Wellness and Franchising sectors. Their mission is to connect and empower fast growing companies, exceptional entrepreneurs, seasoned executives, and capital providers, who all share a common set of values to achieve sustainable growth. They deliver creative solutions and unique access, and have worked on a variety of M&A advisory, private placement, capital raising and strategic consulting engagements. Show less

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  Penguin Group USA

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Financial Analyst Intern

  Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is one of the leading trade book publishers in the United States. The company owns a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Berkley Books, Dutton, Frederick Warne, G.P. Putnam's Sons, Grosset & Dunlap, New American Library, Penguin Books, The Penguin Press, Philomel, Plume, Puffin, Riverhead Books and Viking, among others. It publishes consumer books, in both hardcover and paperback editions, for adults as well as children. It also produces maps, calendars, eBooks and audiobooks. Show less

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  Imperial Capital, LLC

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Investment Banking Summer Analyst

  Imperial Capital, LLC is a full-service investment banking firm with offices in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Palm Beach, Tel Aviv, and London. Imperial Capital offers sophisticated sales and trading services to institutional investors and a wide range of investment banking advisory, capital markets and restructuring services to middle market corporate clients. The company also provides proprietary research across an issuer's capital structure, including bank debt, debt securities, hybrid securities, preferred and common equity, and special situations claims. Show less

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  Imperial Capital, LLC

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  Investment Banking Analyst

  Imperial Capital, LLC is a full-service investment banking firm with offices in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Palm Beach, Tel Aviv, and London. Imperial Capital offers sophisticated sales and trading services to institutional investors and a wide range of investment banking advisory, capital markets and restructuring services to middle market corporate clients. The company also provides proprietary research across an issuer's capital structure, including bank debt, debt securities, hybrid securities, preferred and common equity, and special situations claims. Show less

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  Evolution Media

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  Evolution Media Capital (EMC) provides traditional investment banking, strategic advisory service, and investment capital to maximize growth and expansion for its clients and portfolio companies. The company, leveraging its unique relationship with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has advised on more than $40 billion in transactions for its clients. Evolution Media Capital (EMC) provides traditional investment banking, strategic advisory service, and investment capital to maximize growth and expansion for its clients and portfolio companies. The company, leveraging its unique relationship with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has advised on more than $40 billion in transactions for its clients.

  • Senior Associate

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Associate

    Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Warner Bros. Entertainment

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2020

  Support Warner Bros. in the development of strategic growth opportunities and the execution of corporate transactions. The team collaborates with partners across all Warner Bros. divisions – including Theatrical, Television, Home Entertainment, Games (console and mobile), DC Entertainment and Consumer Products – to prepare strategic analyses and recommendations for Warner Bros. senior management on high profile projects and in a fast-paced environment. Support Warner Bros. in the development of strategic growth opportunities and the execution of corporate transactions. The team collaborates with partners across all Warner Bros. divisions – including Theatrical, Television, Home Entertainment, Games (console and mobile), DC Entertainment and Consumer Products – to prepare strategic analyses and recommendations for Warner Bros. senior management on high profile projects and in a fast-paced environment.

  • Manager, Corporate Business Development & Strategy

    Feb 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Senior Analyst, Corporate Business Development & Strategy

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2020
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  Powerhouse Capital

  Dec 2020 - now

  Vice President

  Powerhouse Capital is a Los Angeles based venture fund exclusively dedicated to global technology investment opportunities in media, entertainment & interactive gaming.