From Seattle to Saigon: A Founder's Journey
With over 25 years of experience, Dave Hajdu has been at the forefront of business transformation since the early days of machine learning and relational database design. His career took off in the 90s at Microsoft, and he’s since worked with diverse companies, from hyper-growth startups like Stitch Fix to industry giants like Sands Casino in Macau.
Dave’s entrepreneurial path spans founding Vinasource, an oursourcing firm, successfully building and exiting TINYpulse, a Silicon Valley-backed startup, and now leading Edge8 AI and the AI Officer Institute.
In 2016, he founded the Vietnam chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organization, fondly known as EO. Today, as an Area Director for Southeast Asia, Dave empowers entrepreneurs globally by helping EO President’s grow their chapters.
Testimonials
"I am very grateful to Dave Hajdu and Dao Nguyen, who spoke to graduate students in our international business and public policy program during our visit to Vietnam. They were extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Their real-world experiences complemented our class discussions perfectly."
Dr. Brooks Holtom
Professor of Management, Georgetown
“Love the new look and branding. The website looks so good. I’m deeply grateful. The brand interview really made me think about our positioning and business in ways I never expected.”
Dao Nguyen
Founder, DN Legal
"Working with Edge8 has been a pleasure. When I launched Fab Four Academy, I needed support to build a strong brand and digital presence. Dave and the team at Edge8 stepped in and not helped with the branding and digital presence, but showed us how to leverage AI to streamline our processes. With the help of Edge8 we have scaled from single posts to a full content engine while keeping true to our vision and voice. I am thrilled with the help they have provided."
Dan Absher
CEO, Absher Construction Company
“I can’t stop looking at the new website and brand book. With Edge8’s help, we’re finally presenting ourselves the way we’ve always wanted. The speed, the quality, and the care were all top-notch. Everything is just amazing. More than happy.”
Tuan Anh Le
Managing Partner, DN Legal
INVITE DAVE TO SPEAK
Build a Future-Ready Business with AI That Delivers
👉 No fluff. No theory. Just actionable AI strategies your audience can apply immediately.
Dave’s sessions are built for business—highly interactive, data-driven, and tailored to help leaders scale smarter, faster. 95% of attendees leave with techniques they can use the same day.
✅ Proven growth frameworks
✅ Real-world case studies
✅ Hands-on demos that stick
Bring Dave in. Your audience will thank you.
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We were lucky enough to have Dave Hajdu work with our forum to help understand how AI is automating tasks and exploding output across a wide range of applications. He was able to greatly expand our general knowledge of AI and demystify the challenges of implementation by sharing a variety of relevant case studies. I highly recommend Dave Hajdu as a YPO resource. We very much enjoyed our time with him and will be working to implement AI strategies in our businesses.
John VanNewkirk, YPO Gold Seattle, Forum 6
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EXPERTISE
AUTOMATED AI AGENTS
Transform your business with AI-powered Agents, eliminating repetitive tasks and unlocking new levels of efficiency.
AI & THEIR DATA LAYERS
Build strong foundations for AI applications with expert database design, ensuring seamless data flow and scalability.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Design and implement business processes that boost employee retention, engagement, and continuous development.
LEADERSHIP & GROWTH
Equip business leaders with the tools and mindset to drive growth, innovation, and a high-performance culture.
GOAL SETTING & PERFORMANCE
Adopt proven goal-setting strategies to optimize team performance and achieve key business milestones.
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Maximize organizational efficiency by integrating cutting-edge technology into your business processes and communication systems.
Dave Hajdu's Real Intelligence Workshop™ equips entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide with essential insights and practical tools. Conducted internationally, these workshops guide businesses to adapt and excel in a changing market. By the conclusion, participants will possess a clear plan to develop Automated AI Agents, enhancing operational efficiency.
CONFESSIONS OF A TECH-FORWARD FOUNDER
Discover a collection of blog posts where Dave Hajdu shares his expertise on Automated AI, High Performance Culture and Doing Business in Vietnam.
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Online & Offline Training
Join our self-paced courses, weekly webinars, or in-person sessions around the world to build the AI skills you need to grow and stay ahead.
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Grow Together: AI Community
Connect with a global community of AI-minded people. Share what you’re learning, get real-world insights, and grow alongside others who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
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Orchestrate AI Resources
Learn how to orchestrate AI resources across different tasks and teams, so you can work smarter, move faster, and become the go-to person for AI inside your organization. Access the prompts, templates and tools you need.
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Drive Business Growth
Explore the Four Offices of the Future and how AI powers smarter, faster, more connected businesses. From sales to hiring to innovation, AI helps break down silos and unlock growth across your organization.