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    David Siegel, Meetup CEO

    David Siegel, Meetup CEO

    David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building 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 hosts the podcast Keep Connected, which is dedicated to the power of community. David’s book, Decide & Conquer, (HarperCollins) lays out the framework for decision-making that leaders can use to ensure organizational and personal success.

    An Introverted Bookworm Builds Community - Guest Audrey Heller with a globe

    Episode 41: An Introverted Bookworm Builds Community

    Hear from a Meetup organizer with a simple but brilliant concept for her book club: hosting fun adventures based on the books that her group reads.

    Meetup with illustrations of global landmarks

    The Story of Meetup

    Meetup started more than 20 years ago. Get the inside story on how it happened.

    Episode 40: A Simple Idea for a Complex Metaverse

    Daniel Liebeskind joins the Keep Connected podcast to talk about bringing Burning Man online, the metaverse, and the power of IRL connections.

    How to Handle Stress with Dr. G

    Episode 39: How To Handle Stress

    Dr. G and David sit down to discuss why change of all sizes is so hard for people to cope with. Learn how your brain responds to new situations.

    Rachel Herman Keep Connected Episode 38

    Episode 38: The Human Impact of Serving Pets

    Rachel Herman, founder of PAWS, joins Keep Connected to talk about how assisting with pet care can be a lifeline for elderly New Yorkers.

    Episode 37: Live Well And Protect The Planet

    Meetup organizer and environmental advocate Brandon Emerick joins the podcast to discuss connecting with nature, the philosophy of negative utilitarianism, and the social aspects of fighting for a cause.

    Bradi Nathan

    Episode 36: Being Comfortable With Being Different

    In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Bradi Nathan joins the podcast to talk about the importance of being outspoken about different struggles we all face.

    Episode 35: From Bankrupt To Better Than Ever

    Hear David Meltzer’s transformative path from multi-millionaire business prodigy to losing it all, then building his life and career back the right way.

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