Scaling Startups to Exit: Fireside Chat with Former Meetup CEO David Siegel
Join JFE Network for an exclusive fireside chat with David Siegel, the former CEO of Meetup and a serial entrepreneur with two successful exits in the last six years. This virtual event will explore how to lead and scale startups through critical growth phases—and ultimately to exit.
As the leader behind Meetup, the world’s largest platform for building local community, David oversaw transformative change and scaled the company through innovation, resilience, and strategic clarity. With prior leadership roles at Investopedia and Seeking Alpha, and a track record of delivering 5x and 7x returns to investors, David brings deep operational insight to founders and builders navigating the startup journey.
Whether you’re an early-stage founder, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the path from zero to exit, this conversation offers rare, firsthand lessons on leadership, company building, and navigating acquisition.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of the most thoughtful and accomplished voices in tech and entrepreneurship.
About David Siegel:
David Siegel is the recent CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local community. He has had 2 exits over the last 6 years where he drove investor returns at the sale of 5x and 7x. He has over 25 years of experience as a technology executive leading organizations through innovative product development, rapid revenue growth and 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 Wharton. He is a leadership professor at Columbia University where he teaches strategic planning and entrepreneurship. He was host of the podcast, Keep Connected, a top 2% ranked global podcast, author of Decide & Conquer, a March 2022 Porchlight bestselling leadership book and founder of the Israel Tech Mission. He now serves as a CEO coach, advisor or board member to over a dozen global tech companies.
About JFE (Jews For Entrepreneurship) Network:
Since 2009, JFE Network has hosted over 120 events, fostering connections and supporting Jewish entrepreneurs globally. From startup accelerators and pitch events to seminars and career fairs, we are the leading organization that supports Jewish innovation worldwide.
For more information, visit www.jfenetwork.com
