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David Siegel
Transform workplace communities with David Siegel, speaker, community building and leadership expert. David helps organizations foster connection and strategic growth, delivering insights from his leadership of Meetup and expertise shared through Columbia University teaching and his HarperCollins book.
David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the world’s largest platform for finding and building local communities.
With more than two decades of experience in technology and digital media, David has led organisations through product innovation, revenue growth, and audience expansion.
Before joining Meetup, he served as CEO of Investopedia and previously as President of Seeking Alpha. David earned a BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania.
Alongside his leadership roles, he teaches strategic planning and entrepreneurship as an adjunct professor at Columbia University.
He also hosts Keep Connected, a podcast that explores the value of community in today’s world.
His book, Decide & Conquer, published by HarperCollins, offers a practical approach to decision-making for leaders aiming to achieve both personal and professional success.
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David Siegel draws on case studies from his leadership roles at Meetup, Investopedia, and Seeking Alpha to frame talks around decision-making frameworks, referencing the structured methodology outlined in his book Decide & Conquer.
David Siegel speaks on community building, entrepreneurship, business strategy, decision-making, and leadership in the digital economy. He is CEO of Meetup, the world's largest platform for finding and building local communities, and author of Decide & Conquer, published by HarperCollins.
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