I'm David Pawlan, and I'm on a mission
to revolutionize Jewish institutions
through AI and digital transformation

I'm committed to helping Jewish nonprofits adopt AI and modernize workflows to move faster and serve better.

🎁 Significant discounts available through in-kind donations for registered 501(c)(3) organizations

Up to 50% off our standard rates because your mission is my mission

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Why I'm passionate about this cause

Before October 7th, I co-founded a venture philanthropy fund as my way of giving back in my free time. But after October 7th, everything shifted. I experienced discrimination within my own organization, which forced me to resign. I faced anti-semitism amongst my peers, showing me the fear amongst my Jewish friends. I took this moment to realign my priorities, shifting 100% of my philanthropic efforts to serving our community.

As a Birthright Excel Fellow (2017), I was invested in by our people. It was time to honor that investment. I refocused my work on building Jewish community, serving as a lay-leader for numerous organizations, and now empowering Jewish institutions to thrive in the digital age.

My work with Jewish institutions

Leadership & Recognition

  • ✡ JUF 36 Under 36 Recognition - Leader in Chicago's Jewish community
  • ✡ Birthright Distinguished Alumni - Honored for my work in Chicago's community
  • ✡ Birthright Excel Fellow (2017) - 5% acceptance rate into this meaningful community
  • ✡ Weizmann Institute - Chicago's point of contact for community building & event organization
  • ✡ Chicago Nova Exhibit Board Member - Leading the under 30 community engagement
  • ✡ Third Space - Co-founded Mem Global's initiative to support Jewish social innovation
  • ✡ One8 Foundation - Research Board Member
  • ✡ Chai Chi Founder - Founded a social organization that has engaged 2,000+ young Jews

I've been inside these institutions. I've seen the pains.

I've watched talented staff spend 8 hours on tasks that AI could do in minutes: manually processing donations, formatting newsletters, updating member databases.

I've seen donors walk away because of poor digital experiences: clunky donation forms, broken event registration, emails that look like they're from 2005.

I've witnessed the next generation disconnect because we're not meeting them where they are: on their phones, through AI assistants, with instant responses.

What Jewish institutions say about working with me

"David's understanding of both Jewish values and cutting-edge technology makes him uniquely qualified to help our institutions thrive in the digital age."

Birthright Foundation

Laurie Blitzer, Honorary Board Member

Why Aloa is uniquely positioned

I've positioned myself to lead innovation for Jewish non-profits, Aloa is the ship that allows me to reach that destination.

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This is how I personally work with Jewish institutions

Step 1

Free Discovery Phase

I'll spend hours understanding your mission, your challenges, and your dreams. No charge, no obligation. This is about building trust and alignment.

Step 2

Up to 50% Discount

For registered 501(c)(3) organizations, I provide significant discounts as in-kind donations. Your mission is my mission.

Step 3

You Work With Me

Not a random project manager. You get direct access to me - the founder, the one who understands both the tech and our community.

Step 4

Mission Alignment

I only take on projects that advance Jewish values and strengthen our community. This isn't just business - it's Tikkun Olam through technology.

A Real-Life Use Case

Birthright Excel's Community Newsletter

I was able to learn the flow of their newsletter creation process, understanding what information was pulled from what sources to deliver their weekly insight. I took this knowledge and built an automated workflow to streamline this tedious operation.

Before Newsletter Automation

  • ⏱️ Time: ~4 hours per week
  • 💵 Employee Hourly Cost: ~$300 per newsletter
  • 📅 Employee Annual Cost: Over $15,500 per year
  • ⌛ Total: 200+ hours of employee time

After Newsletter Automation

  • ⏱️ Time: ~10 minutes per week
  • 💵 Employee Hourly Cost: ~$12 per newsletter
  • 📅 Employee Annual Cost: ~$650 per year
  • ⌛ Total: ~10.5 hours of employee time

The Impact

Saving not only ~$15,000 per year but also ~190 hours of time to focus on higher-impact initiatives that truly serve their community.

While my heart is with Jewish institutions, Aloa has a proven track record of AI innovation across industries.

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Let's have a conversation

No sales team, no pressure - just two people who care about Jewish continuity

David Pawlan

I want to hear your story. I want to understand your challenges. And I want to share how my expertise and passion can help strengthen your organization.

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🎁 Significant discounts available for registered 501(c)(3) organizations
Free discovery phase • No commitment • Direct access to me