David Zhu-Pierre-Louis is an entrepreneurship ecosystem builder working between Haiti and the Pacific NW. Born in Brooklyn of Haitian descent, he focuses on creating platforms that support entrepreneurship, cultural memory, and community resilience.

He is the founder of Kay Tita, an organization dedicated to supporting youth entrepreneurship and community development in Port-au-Prince, and a co-founder of Impact Hub Port-au-Prince, a collaborative space designed to nurture a new generation of Haitian innovators and changemakers.

At the heart of his work is a deep belief in the power of narrative. David is also a writer and a director of the documentary film Kenbe Fem, a Haitian expression meaning “Hold Firm.” The film was featured in the 36th Annual Miami Film Festival and the Montreal Black Film Festival, and reflects on resilience, remembrance, and the enduring strength of the Haitian spirit.

In recent years, David has expanded his work into urban planning and spatial analysis, exploring how mapping, data, and community knowledge can help cities better understand their infrastructure, environmental risks, and development opportunities.

Through this work, he is helping communities use data, mapping, and local knowledge to guide urban planning, strengthen infrastructure, and shape more resilient futures.