David Spiegel, New York Media’s Head of Sales, previously worked at Inverse.com, where he served as the startup’s Chief Revenue Officer. Prior to Inverse, he was the SVP of Sales & Brand Strategy for CNN’s Great Big Story, helping to launch that brand and build its monetization strategy and team. Before GBS, he was a founding member of BuzzFeed’s sales team, and held leadership roles over his tenure including VP of Brand Strategy & Partnerships and VP of Branded Video Strategy.
David received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree from NYU’s Stern School of Business. Originally from Dallas, he now resides on the Upper West Side with his wife and two children. In his spare time, David is a foodie and a fan of live music. He’s an avid skier and loves to travel, but with two toddlers at home, is more likely to be found touring the city’s playgrounds on the weekends.