Porch - Thought. Capital. Growth.

Strategic insights at the intersection of the technologies shaping the next era.

Artificial Intelligence Next-Generation Compute Modern Infrastructure

Former research analyst, hedge-fund investor, two-time founder, VC/EIR, and AWS & Stripe operator — now advising and investing in the companies building the next wave of compute.

From the Porch

Recent insights and analysis

Latest Post

1997. 2011. 2025.

The Third Time I've Felt This Feeling.

Second Post

"These are not the bubbles you're looking for."

This isn't the dotcom bubble — it's cloud formation: AWS at 3x speed. $CRWV is the proof.

Third Post

Buy AI. (Yes, even after $CRWV 3Q25.)

It's the supply, stupid — permits, power, and concrete can't keep up.

About David Levy

David Levy

David Levy brings decades of experience at the forefront of technology and finance. Currently focused on GPU-enabled compute initiatives spanning AI, blockchain, and metaverse applications, David has a unique perspective shaped by his role as a financier during the dotcom boom, his operational experience at industry leaders Amazon and Stripe, and as a founder and investor.

David combines deep technical understanding with proven business acumen. His work spans investment banking, equity research, and institutional investing, providing a comprehensive view of technology markets from multiple angles.

Insights & Analysis

Thoughts on AI, blockchain, and the future of compute infrastructure

AI Infrastructure

GPU Compute

Analysis of AI chip companies and the evolving landscape of GPU infrastructure for machine-learning workloads.

Private Equity & VC

Investment

Strategic insights into private equity and venture capital trends across the technology stack.

Market Analysis

Predictions

Technology market analysis and predictions based on decades of experience across cycles.

Startups

Entrepreneurship

Insights on startup strategy, fundraising, and building durable technology companies.

Web3 & Blockchain

Decentralized

Analysis of blockchain infrastructure, crypto markets, and the evolution of decentralized systems.

Web2

Legacy Tech

Proven track record of early calls on social, mobile, and cloud computing during the Web2 era.

Professional Experience

Current and past roles shaping technology and finance

Banking & Research

ING Barings • JP Morgan Chase H&Q • Institutional Investor Homerun Hitter

Select transactions: Capital raising and M&A advisory for Equinix, Exodus, EarthLink, MindSpring

Sector coverage: Internet / Infrastructure

Institutional Investor Homerun Hitter, 1998

Investing

MLH Capital, Ardsley Partners • Eniac Ventures, Factorial Capital • ERA, Techstars

Hedge Fund Experience

MLH Capital
Ardsley Partners

VC / EIR Experience

Comcast Ventures
Broadway Video Ventures

Fund Investments

Eniac Ventures
Factorial Capital
Symmetry Peak

Fund Advisory

ERA Venture Partner
Techstars Mentor

SPV Portfolio

CoreWeave

IPO 2025

Crusoe Energy

PRIVATE

Groq

PRIVATE

LinkedIn

IPO 2011

Twitter

IPO 2013

Private Investments

Wagon Analytics

ACQUIRED

Hopscotch

PRIVATE

Chromatik

ACQUIRED

Panna Cooking

ACQUIRED

Mailchain VidosID

PRIVATE

Band

PRIVATE

Throne Science

PRIVATE

Advisory

Paperspace (acquired by DigitalOcean) • Mako ($8.5M+ raised) • Voight (WOTC partnership)

Strategic advisory across capital raising, go-to-market, partnerships, and growth strategy

Paperspace
GPU cloud infrastructure
Acquired by DigitalOcean 2023
Mako
AI / GPU kernel LLM
$8.5M+ raised for kernel LLM
Voight
AI creative tools
Partnership w/ WOTC

Founder

Tigerbow (real gifting) • Philo (social TV) • Post-mortems available

Founded two consumer technology companies, with transparent post-mortems documenting lessons learned

Tigerbow

Real Gifting Platform

Platform for authentic, meaningful gift-giving experiences.

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Philo

Social Television

Social platform for shared TV viewing experiences.

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Big Tech

AWS (startup teams, GTM programs) • Stripe (startup adoption) • 2014–2023

Co-built startup teams at industry-leading technology companies (2014–2023)

AWS

Amazon Web Services

Co-built startup team, developed playbook, focused on pre-seed investors, created GTM programs.

Stripe

Financial Infrastructure

Co-built startup team, adapted playbook, increased adoption.

Let's Connect

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