With a background spanning political & community organizing, national campaigns, civic education, and community engagement, David examines how younger generations are changing politics, media, institutions, and the ways people participate in civic life.

As an esports and entertainment entrepreneur with experience spanning creator partnerships, national gaming events, and the global esports industry, David explores how gaming, creators, and entertainment are reshaping culture, business, and community. Gaming is the 21st century’s most popular hobby, it’s important that we’re talking about it as we plan for economic and community planning for the future.

Drawing from a leadership journey that began in student government and organizations in high school and college and grew into leading community coalitions, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, David speaks about leadership as a practice of bringing people together. He explores what it takes to lead across differences, build trust, create shared purpose, and grow from leading peers to leading teams, organizations, and communities.

As a founder and entrepreneur who has built ventures across consulting, gaming, entertainment, and community impact, David shares practical lessons on taking an idea from concept to execution, creating opportunities with limited resources, developing partnerships, and navigating the realities of building something from the ground up.

Drawing from work with technology companies, nonprofits, and community organizations, David explores AI, digital literacy, emerging technology, and how innovation is changing the way we work, communicate, create, and live.