Dev Dugal
advisor :: connector :: jet-setter :: humanitarian :: father
On his day off, the last place you’ll find Dev Dugal is sitting at home. His commitment to “Making It Happen” is his primary focus in and out of the office. His background is rich and diverse, crossing between technology, hospitality and real estate with successful ventures in each.
Graduating college as a true computer nerd, Dev put his analytical skills to great use early. Studying about entrepreneurship provided both the rush and push Dev needed to leave his cubicle and start his first business in real estate. The real estate business proved a lucrative model, however Dev wasn’t fulfilled.
He was drawn to the hospitality industry and worked diligently from bar-back to bar owner, a college dream of his. Dev co-founded The Redwood Bar & Grill in Downtown Los Angeles and notoriety came early for the bootstrapped project. Since The Redwood, Dev’s advice has been seeked on over 10 restaurant and bar projects.
Dev currently has transitioned into the hotel industry. With a quick learning curve, Dev made a value-add impact immediately. He looks forward to the next challenge prompting him to “Make It Happen” once again.
NON-PROFIT
TEAM IN TRAINING – training to run marathons to fundraise to battle Leukemia & Lymphoma [teamintraining.org]
KIVA – active lender on lending team [kiva.org]
WHEREVER THE NEED – advisory board, eco-sanitation toilets [wherevertheneed.org]
BE THE CAUSE – active donor, event coordinator [bethecause.org]
MANAV SADHNA – active donor, marketing [manavsadhna.org]
PONY BASEBALL – youth baseball team manager. league champions first year. 2005-2007
HELP VINAY – donated event space. event coordinator for bone marrow awareness, 2007 [helpvinay.org]
BIG BROTHERS OF AMERICA – year round Big Brother, 2003-2009 [bbbslaie.org]
ARTWALLAH – event/fundraising coordinator, 2003-2007 [artwallah.org]
TRAVEL: http://devdugal.com/travel
SPECIALTIES
execution, connecting dots & people, branding, consumer purchase behavior, guerrilla marketing, viral campaignsatest