David Bellairian, founder and CEO of Glencore Associates

David Bellairian

Founder & CEO, Glencore Associates  ·  Founder, AIDiscover
Los Angeles, California

About

I was born in America and raised by a single mother. That upbringing set the terms for everything that came after — self-reliance, a long view, and a habit of doing the unglamorous work before the interesting work shows up.

I graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2014 and started my career in healthcare consulting and management. I worked with pharmacy benefit managers and independent pharmacies, and consulted on managed services for major California health plans, including Blue Cross and HealthNet. It was an education in complex systems, regulated environments, and the gap between how an organization is supposed to work and how it actually works.

From there I moved into technology, focusing on application development and technology management. Today I lead Glencore Associates and AIDiscover, and I write about what I learn along the way.

Ventures

Glencore Associates

A private investment and asset management firm based in Los Angeles, operating across public equities, precious metals, income-producing real estate, and a commercial vehicle fleet.

glencoreassociates.com →

AIDiscover

An AI-powered marketing and brand discovery agency helping businesses get found online through search, paid media, and content strategy.

aidiscover.online →

Community

I support women facing financial hardship, with a focus on housing and the practical support services that make stability possible. I keep this work quiet by choice — it isn't a marketing exercise — but it matters to me, and it belongs on any honest account of what I spend my time on.

Writing

I write about investing, marketing, and building companies — including why I still run William O'Neil's 7–8% sell rule in my own trading account.

Read on Substack →