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.

Episode 26: A Framework for Lasting Connections

Author Susan McPherson is making waves in the world by helping people connect and amplify their impact. Hear her advice for making connections that last.

Episode 25: How to See Yourself as a Leader

Carrie Melissa Jones is an author and the leader of a community for other community leaders. Hear her advice on hosting meaningful events and finding the people who will help you thrive.

Episode 24: The Joy of Connecting People

Learn how Meetup organizer Cherie Werner practices deep listening skills to connect her group members with like-minded people. Discover what listening to others can teach you about yourself.

Episode 23: Redefining Parenthood With Matt Schneider

With his Meetup group, Matt Schneider is helping parents and guardians find a childcare arrangement that works for their families—regardless of society’s expectations. Learn how to make parenting an equitable partnership in this episode of Meetup’s Keep Connected podcast.

Episode 22: The Global Friendship Movement

What can you do when your friend group becomes toxic? If you’re Marissa Meizz, it’s simple: launch a massive friendship movement. Hear Marissa’s advice for meeting new friends and ending unhealthy relationships.

Preview of Decide & Conquer

Meetup CEO’s first-hand account of what really happened at WeWork

Episode 21: Finding Happiness, Beating Loneliness

Learn Harvard positive psychology instructor Tal Ben-Shahar’s advice for living a happier, healthier life on this episode of the Keep Connected podcast.

Episode 20: Write Your Own Future

Christina Howell’s writing Meetup groups have helped thousands of writers make time to put pen to paper. Hear Christina’s advice for checking items off your bucket list in this episode of Keep Connected.