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.

Where Meetup is Headed: An Update from CEO David Siegel

Meetup CEO David Siegel shares an update on what has been accomplished so far this year, where Meetup is going, and how you can take part in our future.

Episode 19: Bringing the Art of Charm to Friendships

The Art of Charm Podcast hosts AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak talk about improving your social skills to make new friends and find new opportunities.

Episode 18: Making a Dream Job a Reality

Hear entrepreneur Shelly Bell’s advice for finding your dream career, staying motivated in tough times, and solving problems creatively in this episode of Keep Connected.

Episode 17: Finding Happiness by Helping Others

Thomas Knox’s subway pop-up started by bringing New Yorkers together for meaningful conversations in the Union Square station. Now he’s joining Meetup’s Keep Connected podcast to share advice on helping others and finding common ground with anyone.

Episode 16: The Adventure of Adult Friendships

Over the years, organizer Omar Acosta has brought people out of their comfort zones to embrace local adventures like rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and finding new friends.

Episode 15: Finding Community Nextdoor

The CEO of Nextdoor shares advice on corporate management, supporting marginalized community members, and finding friends among the people around you.

Episode 14: Real Community in a D&D World

Alaina Forte, organizer of Fairfax Beginner’s Dungeons & Dragons, describes how she started her Meetup group and fosters a supportive community.

Episode 13: Finding the Spark through Community

Lindsey Metselaar, the host of the hit dating podcast We Met at Acme, joins Keep Connected to discuss the link between community, dating, sex and romance.