David Ma
Documentarian and commercial director known for innovative food filmmaking and tabletop work, who transitioned from advertising to directing food films and commercials.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 50min
Conference Conversations: Where Investors See Creator Tools Thriving Alongside AI
In this discussion, David Ma, a Principal at Powerhouse Capital, emphasizes the importance of aligning creator tools with existing workflows for meaningful adoption. Jason Yeh, Co-founder of Patron, warns against creating projects that only engage users temporarily, advocating for long-lasting products. Connor Sundberg, Partner at Amplify, highlights how platform shifts can introduce new industry standards and stresses the need for creators to democratize access to advanced tools. Together, they provide insights on what makes a creator business fundable in today's market.
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 2min
Breakfast Burritos, Clay Pot Rice, Filming Food, and Finding a New Angle With David Ma
David Ma, a director who turned food filmmaking into a signature craft, joins to talk shop. He discusses leaving advertising to make bold food films. They cover motion-focused tabletop shooting, shooting on iPhone with intention, embracing perfect imperfection, craft services and on-set snacks, Japan dining rituals, and playful director-homage food films.
