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{{Infobox person
| name = David Hirlav
| image = File:David Hirlav.jpeg
| image_size =
| caption = David Hirlav
| birth_date = February 18, 1991
| birth_place = United States
| nationality = German
| occupation = Entrepreneur, CEO, Entertainer
| other_names = Tiger Nation
| known_for = Founder of Titan Group, Naveta Distribution, Titanpoint, DHP Logistics, Phoenix Project, Nexus Global
| years_active = American Football:
* 2013 Bayreuth Dragons
* 2013-2014 Grafenwöhr Griffins
* 2017-2020 Bad Homburg Sentinels
* 2021 Frankfurt Pirates
* 2022-2023 Frankfurt Universe
| height = Listed Height (2023): 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
| weight = Listed Weight (2023): 216 lbs (98 kg)
| education = Bachelor of Business Administration at Bayreuth University, Germany
| website = https://tiger-nation.com
}}
[https://tiger-nation.com '''David Hirlav'''] (born February 18, 1991, United States) is an American entrepreneur, investor and former athlete who has built companies across wholesale trade, international logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, technology solutions, and e-commerce operations.<ref name="OKMag">https://okmagazine.com/p/what-is-david-hirlavs-net-worth-and-background-inside-the-visionary-entrepreneurs-growing-empire/</ref><ref name="Townflex">https://townflex.com/david-hirlav-net-worth-and-biography/</ref> His business activities have expanded across Europe, Asia, and the United States.<ref name="MR">https://marketrealist.com/news/david-hirlav-net-worth/</ref><ref name="EuropeanBusinessReview">https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/who-is-david-hirlav-and-what-is-his-background/</ref>

==Early Life and Education==
David Hirlav was born on February 18, 1991 in the United States and was raised in Germany.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" /> His mother worked as a geologist and later as a secondary school teacher, while his father was a former professional athlete.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" />

He attended the Kaiserin Friedrich Gymnasium in Germany and later enrolled at the University of Bayreuth, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" />

==Athletic Background==
Hirlav comes from a family with a history in competitive winter sports. His father competed professionally in cross country skiing.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" /> His paternal aunt, Magdalena Hirlav, participated in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo in 1982 and later worked as a coach in the sport.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" />

During his youth, Hirlav competed in tennis and other sports at a high level.<ref name="OKMag" /> In 2011, at the age of twenty, Hirlav joined American football as a running back with the Bayreuth Dragons and competed with the team through the 2013 season. He continued at the same position with the Grafenwöhr Griffins during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, participating in Germany’s tiered American football league structure.
In 2017, Hirlav changed to a defensive role as a linebacker with the Bad Homburg Sentinels, competing at the Regionalliga level, Germany’s third-highest division. He remained with the team through the 2020 season. In 2021, he played for the Frankfurt Pirates in the 2. Bundesliga. His final competitive seasons took place in 2022 and 2023 with Frankfurt Universe in Germany’s 1. Bundesliga, the highest domestic level of American football in Germany. <ref name="FF">https://financefeeds.com</ref>

==Early International Experience in China==
Between 2014 and 2015, Hirlav worked in China for eighteen months, primarily in Shanghai and the Zhejiang region.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" /> He held roles in sales and project management within the import and export sector, focusing on trade between Europe and Asia.<ref name="OKMag" />

== Business Career ==

=== Naveta Distribution and Early Trade Activity ===

In 2015, Hirlav founded Naveta Distribution in the wholesale and export sector.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" /> The business focused on cross border trade and international distribution.

In 2019, the company was converted into a public corporate structure under the name Naveta Distribution AG.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" />

=== DHP Logistics and Titanpoint ===

Following the formation of Naveta Distribution AG, Hirlav established DHP Logistics GmbH and Titanpoint GmbH.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" /> Naveta Distribution AG and DHP Logistics generated multi million annual revenues, while Titanpoint became the fastest growing venture within the group.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" />

Titanpoint commenced operations in 2022 by launching an online marketplace and operates in commerce, logistics, and technology driven systems with a focus on health related products, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical distribution.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" />

=== Revenue Growth and Reinvestment Model ===

By 2024, combined business activities across Hirlav’s ventures exceeded 100 million euros in annual revenue.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="EuropeanBusinessReview" /> According to multiple profiles, the companies were built without external investors, with profits reinvested into expansion.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" />

== International Expansion ==

Hirlav’s business group expanded operations to Asia, including branches in Hanoi, Vietnam and Shanghai, China.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="EuropeanBusinessReview" /> The group also established a European hub in the Netherlands to support regional coordination.<ref name="OKMag" />

Since 2025, Hirlav expanded operations to the United States, positioning business activities closer to innovation ecosystems and research institutions.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" />

== Business Activities and Operating Model ==

The companies associated with Hirlav operate across wholesale trade, international distribution, international logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, technology solutions, and e-commerce.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="Townflex" /> Operations include air, sea, and land freight services as well as supply chain and customs processes. The business structure consists of multiple privately held entities operating in parallel, each performing defined functions within an integrated commercial network. Activities are reported to extend across Europe, Asia, and the United States, supported by regional coordination hubs. <ref name="EuropeanBusinessReview" />

The companies integrate automation systems, proprietary software, and AI driven infrastructure to manage logistics and distribution processes. Operational systems include warehouse management technologies, digital order processing frameworks, and infrastructure for coordinating international shipments. The operating model emphasizes reinvestment into infrastructure expansion and technological development.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="EuropeanBusinessReview" />

== Tiger Nation ==

Tiger Nation is described as an initiative focused on technology, human performance, and scientific development.<ref name="ScienceTimes">https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/61086/20260106/david-hirlav-longevity-war-200-year-lifespans-has-begun.htm</ref><ref name="Distractify">https://www.distractify.com/p/david-hirlav-explains-why-you-should-stop-striving-for-happiness</ref> It has been presented as a founder led model emphasizing long term research direction and technological development.<ref name="ScienceTimes" />

== Public Statements on Science and Longevity ==

In interviews and commentary, Hirlav has discussed views on scientific research and longevity. He argued that current longevity research is constrained by short term funding structures and incentive systems.<ref name="ScienceTimes" /> He has referenced the need for long term research frameworks when discussing aging and life extension.<ref name="ScienceTimes" />

== Cryptocurrency and Payments ==

Hirlav’s participated early in cryptocurrency markets and allocated capital across digital assets.<ref name="TheStreet">https://www.thestreet.com</ref> His cryptocurrency portfolio was reported as valued at over 130 million dollars as of December 2025.<ref name="OKMag" /><ref name="TheStreet" />

== Net Worth ==

Based on publicly available company figures published by official authorities and asset disclosures, David Hirlav’s net worth as of January 2026 is valued at 340 million dollars.<ref name="OKMag" /> The valuation reflects the combined value of privately held companies, long term investment assets, and cryptocurrency holdings.<ref name="OKMag" />

Other profiles have published alternative estimates, including valuations of approximately 350 million dollars.<ref name="Townflex" /><ref name="MarketRealist">https://marketrealist.com/news/david-hirlav-net-worth/</ref>

==References==
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==External Links==
* [https://tiger-nation.com Official Tiger Nation Page of David Hirlav]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@TigerNationOfficial David Hirlav on Youtube]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhirlav/ David Hirlav on LinkedIn]

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