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David Zhao
Founding Partner at Chubby Group. $250MM Annual sales. 50+ Locations.
About me
Food & Beverage Entrepreneur | Investor | Wellness Educator | Speaker David Zhao is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Chubby Group, a next-generation hospitality group redefining Asian cuisine in the Western world with 50+ locations across the U.S. and expanding to 100+ by 2025. Portfolio includes: The X Pot, Wagyu House, Chubby Cattle, NIKU X, Mikiya, Chubby Bowls, Chubby Nori, Chubby Curry, Chubby Tea, Chubby Skewers, and more. Forbes 30 Under 30 (2022) & Wharton Alum David leads Chubby Group’s vision of building the future of food through vertical integration — connecting supply chain, technology, and hospitality under one ecosystem. From sourcing premium ingredients like Wagyu beef to developing automated kitchens and a unified loyalty system, the group is revolutionizing how consumers experience dining. At the heart of this ecosystem is Chubby Club, the first subscription-based loyalty program for the restaurant industry — offering members exclusive rewards, experiences, and seamless access across all Chubby Group concepts. Born in Shanghai, China, David began his entrepreneurial journey with a bold mission: to break the stereotype of cheap takeout and elevate the global perception of Asian cuisine. He is also the Founder of NXTFactor / NU Media, a marketing and venture firm that has helped scale leading F&B brands across the U.S. Areas of Expertise: ✔️ Investing & scaling businesses ✔️ Raising capital & building sustainable growth models ✔️ Leadership, team development & organizational strategy ✔️ Self-growth, wellness & entrepreneurship mindset David is deeply committed to innovation, wellness, and human potential, creating content designed to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of builders and leaders. 🌐 Follow along at www.chubbygroup.com & www.chubbyclub.com Eligibility for Intros: For doers only — must have 100+ clients or customers to qualify. This profile is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or investments. No fundraising activity is being conducted through this platform.
What to expect
15 minute session
- - scaling to $250mm+ revenue
- - how to attract and retain top talent
- - leading with a growth/abundance mindset
- - increasing productivity via habits
- - optimize operational inefficiency
- - optimize health & wellness & love
How it works
Common questions
Most of our experts offer 1:1 video consultations ranging between 15 - 60 minutes. During the booking the process, you will be able to select the duration that makes sense for you.
Generally speaking, most of our customers have been delighted with how much they achieved during their live 1:1 video consultations. We have over 5,000 five-star reviews and a high percentage of our customers rebook the same expert or additional experts because their experience exceeded their expectations. Our most popular sessions are 30 minutes long, but you can still get a lot done during a 15 minute session.
Yes. In fact, many of our customers book the same expert or a group of experts on a regular basis. There are no limits.
Many of them have shared their desire for Intro's mission — to give everyone access to anyone, empowering each other to build a better world. They also love paying it forward and helping others advance in their journey. With Intro, they now have an easy-to-use platform that makes it simple to connect with like-mind folks like yourself, while also being compensated fairly for their time. In some cases, our experts are also donating a portion or all of their proceeds to the charity of their choice.
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Many of our experts sell out quickly. You can wait until they unlock more sessions or if they've enabled our Request a Booking feature, you can request a booking by sending them times that work for you at least seven days out. This feature is free to use and you'll only get charged when they confirm the booking (a credit card pre-auth is required).
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Yes! We're confident that you'll love your first session, but in the rare case that it did not meet your expectations, let us know and we'll make things right.
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