Hey there, I’m David 👋

I’m a writer and coach that supports leaders at the intersection of “community work” and “inner work”.

Community leaders often tell me they keep my book, The Business of Belonging, on their desk, which makes me smile.

In 2014, after two failed startups and struggling to find a support network as a community professional, I cofounded CMX, an annual conference and community for over 20,000 community professionals.

In 2019, CMX was acquired by Bevy, a community events platform, where I served as the VP of Community for three years.

For two years I hosted a podcast called Masters of Community where I interviewed the world’s top community builders and experts. The podcast is currently on pause but you can still listen to the 93 episodes we published.

When I’m not working I’m usually in the woods, meditating, reading, or being silly with my wife, parents, and two kids.