➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory➡️ About The Guest⁣David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building the 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.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmsiegel/https://twitter.com/Davidmeirsiegel/➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/➡️ Talking Points⁣00:00 - Intro04:02 - David Siegel's origin story06:33 - David’s pre-Meetup life09:36 - Assistant to the CEO11:27 - Early career struggles15:10 - The most notable part of David Siegel's career19:41 - David’s leadership book21:55 - The serial CEO22:26 - What is the definition of a leader?23:31 - Leadership principles & shareholder expectations29:11 - Leadership principles37:00 - Decision-making process38:46 - How to hire40:33 - Skills to hire for44:25 - The importance of de-prioritization46:15 - Lessons from David’s book47:34 - Where do people connect with David Siegel?48:19 - What was the biggest challenge of David's career?48:51 - David Siegel’s mentor49:39 - David Siegel’s book or a podcast recommendation50:38 - What would David tell his 20-year-old self?51:04 - What does success mean to David Siegel?

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