David Siegel
Chief Executive Officer (Former)
Meetup
Transformed the landscape of community networking, making local events a global phenomenon through pioneering digital avenues.
David Siegel is the former CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building a local community. He has over 20 years of experience as a technology and digital media executive leading organizations through innovative product development, rapid revenue growth, and digital traffic acceleration. Prior to joining Meetup, David was CEO of Investopedia and, before that, President of Seeking Alpha. David holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia University, where he teaches strategic planning and entrepreneurship. He is the host of the podcast, Keep Connected, a top 2% ranked global podcast that is dedicated to the power of community, and author of Decide & Conquer, a March 2022 Porchlight bestselling leadership book.