David (Duddy) Shagalov is the founder of Liger Electronics, the umbrella name for his online based company focusing on reselling and manufacturing their own brands. From a short stint in China as a bachur, Duddy transformed his expertise in importing from China into a full-time career.

Together with his two partners, Ariel Mangami and Menachem Wolf, Duddy has become a mega player in the e-commerce industry. Duddy also created and manufactures items for his five unique brands: Liger, which is the consumer electronics brand; Muvita, for kitchen and home appliances; Eravino, for wine accessories; Outdoor Nation, for outdoor tactical supplies; and Astro Drone, a drone manufacturing company.

A serial entrepreneur, Duddy recently launched a sukkah website and is the owner of Bison & Bourbon, a kosher restaurant in Brooklyn and just this year opening “Noga” the first kosher restaurant to return to the Lower East Side

In this interview Duddy shares:

  • Importing from China
  • The importance of goals
  • How to get started on ecommerce
  • The importance of roles in partnerships
  • Breaking into the Restaurant industry
  • Choosing a executive chef
  • First Kosher Restaurant to return to the Lower East Side
  • The Importance of SWOT and Systems