Dave Malhotra

Dave Malhotra is the CEO and lead hustler at ShakeSphere and Sol­dOutt, a tech consultancy empowering Thai startups and global entrepreneurs to launch MVPs in under two weeks with a user‑centric, results‑driven approach. Drawing on 25 years in digital, events, and marketing, he’s built award‑winning products like the 2023 Retail App of the Year for Power Buy and has delivered groundbreaking digital solutions across e‑commerce, CRM, and food delivery ecosystems in Thailand.

At Nomad Summit 2025 in Chiang Mai, Dave not only spoke on “Building confidence: how travelling the world inspired my entrepreneurial journey” but also served as a mentor and jury member during the live Buildathon, bridging global nomads with local Thai tech talent to co-create real-world prototypes in rapid teams. His dual role in designing and evaluating Buildathon ideation helped catalyze meaningful collaboration across cultures and disciplines.

Beyond consultancy, Dave is deeply committed to connecting communities and fostering innovation. He initiated Thailand’s “Chiang Mai Initiative” alongside Nomad Summit, enabling locals and nomads to participate together in the Buildathon experience. As a seasoned coach, platform builder, and connector, his blend of technical mastery, community ethos, and entrepreneurial vision continues to push the boundaries of digital nomad collaboration on a global scale.