David Helgason co-founded Unity and served as CEO for 12 years, bringing game engine and developer platform experience to climate investing at Transition Global, where he treats climate as a systems challenge rather than a narrow sector. He approaches climate investing with a "gaming the climate crisis" mindset focused on experimentation and building enabling platforms, while creating Transition Labs as a hands-on program to help climate startups scale with shared resources and networks.

• Deep engagement with climate science and green technology investments. Frequently discusses the severe risks of global warming, such as the potential collapse of major ocean currents, while actively promoting his firm's investments in renewable energy startups like Reel Energy to solve these problems.
• Enduring commitment to the gaming industry and the company he co-founded. Continues to identify strongly with his roots at Unity, sharing updates as a board member and celebrating partnerships with industry peers like Epic Games, while maintaining a supportive role for the current team.
• Strong emphasis on recruitment and talent acquisition. Dedicates a significant portion of his feed to amplifying job openings for his portfolio companies and his former company, spanning roles from engineering to design across global hubs like San Francisco, Helsinki, and Copenhagen.
• Connection to the Nordic tech ecosystem. Regularly engages with the startup landscape in Northern Europe, correcting data regarding startup exits from Finland and promoting climate tech conferences hosted by peers in the region.
• Public championing of early-stage founders. Uses his platform to validate entrepreneurs he backs, offering high praise and predicting their future success to help build their credibility in the wider market.