David Dao is Chief Scientist at GainForest.Earth and Econ & Gov Co-Lead at Protocol Labs
A pioneer in data valuation for machine learning, David holds a PhD in AI Systems from ETH Zurich. His work, which sits at the frontier of AI and decentralized systems, has been globally recognized by the World Economic Forum, XPRIZE, and Ethereum.
Essays
Research
Selected Media
The Value of Data
Protocol Labs, 2025Long-format interview on universal data income and data valuation for machine learning.
CNA Documentary: Tech To Save The World - Forest Futures
Channel News Asia, 2025Documentary on our work leveraging technology to restore mangroves in the Philippines.
On winning the XPRIZE Rainforest through our work with Indigenous-led AI.
How Can AI and the Community Drive Climate Action?
ETH Zurich Podcast, 2025Long-format interview on how AI can help tackle climate change.
Conservation Data Income
Ma Earth Podcast, 2024Long-format interview on our work at GainForest.
WEF: A Wake-Up Call from Nature
World Economic Forum, 2022Panel discussion on the urgent need for nature-based solutions.
TEDx: Learning from nature's stewards
TEDxGeneva, 2021On the origin story of GainForest.