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 5: Showing Up for Yourself and Your Community

Author Rachel Wilkerson Miller explains why being there for yourself is an important part of being there for others. Get concrete advice for caring for yourself and your community in the midst of a pandemic.

Episode 4: An Introvert’s Guide to Friendship

In this episode of Keep Connected, Meetup organizer David Good explains why he was inspired to overcome his social anxieties to host events for shy people to connect and spark new friendships.

Episode 3: Beating Loneliness through Community Building

Author of Un-Lonely Planet Jillian Richardson shares strategies for hosting inclusive events during episode 3 of the Keep Connected podcast.

Episode 2: Finding Yourself Through Community

“I want to be remembered as somebody who’s a community builder.” —Edward Zia

Meetup Launches Keep Connected Podcast

The first episode of Keep Connected features author and community building expert Jono Bacon.

2020: A Year Like No Other

Looking back on an unprecedented year that forced us apart while also showing us new ways to come together.

Giving Thanks

Expressing gratitude to our entire Meetup Community: organizers, members, and employees.

When We Gather Again: In-person Event Suggestions

A letter from Meetup’s CEO David Siegel and practical tips for safe in-person events.