David Darg is an award winning film maker and co-founder of RYOT Media. Named one of Esquire Magazine's "2012 Americans of the Year" and Details Magazine's "Hollywood Mavericks," David spent the last decade as a first responder and front line contributor for Reuters, the BBC and CNN, covering some of the world's largest natural disasters and wars. David grew up in the Middle East and England. After receiving his degree in Philosophy from Oxford University, he moved to Africa to work in the non-profit sector. David loves to surf and play guitar.