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Dave Kerpen

Founder

Founder at Likeable Local

New York City Metropolitan Area

Writes $25K – $100K checks · typically $25K

FoundedLikeable Local

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About

Dave Kerpen is a keynote speaker at Kerpen Holdings and a serial entrepreneur who has founded seven businesses with three exits. He is the New York Times bestselling author of five books, and his work has been featured in outlets including The New York Times, TODAY, CBS, BBC, Financial Times, and Inc.com. His current focus includes keynote speaking, coaching entrepreneurs on scale and delegation, and advising nonprofits on growth and leadership, and he has been a member of EO and YPO for 16 years.

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500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K checks · since 2013Lighter Capital$200K – $10M checks

Experience

  1. Kerpen HoldingsKeynote Speakercurrent2011 — presentGlobal locations
  2. The Whisper GroupBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  3. Kerpen VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2021 — presentNew York, United States
  4. GratefulVice Presidentcurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  5. BenBella BooksAuthorcurrent2024 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  6. Bon AppéSweetAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  7. MentorcamAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  8. Tiny ValuesAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  9. Blended SenseAdvisorcurrent2021 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  10. WayBetterAdvisory Board Membercurrent2017 — presentGreater New York City Area
  11. Penguin Random HouseAuthor, The Art of Peoplecurrent2016 — presentGreater New York City Area
  12. ApprenticeCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer2019 — 2025Greater New York City Area
  13. Town of North Hempstead, New YorkCandidate for Town Supervisor, Town of North Hemsptead, NY2025North Hempstead, New York, United States
  14. The Candidate PodcastPodcast Host2025North Hempstead, New York, United States
  15. The Nursing BeatExecutive Chairman2021 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  16. Kip.aiCofounder and CRO2023 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  17. Brandylane Publishers, Inc.Author, Normal (Middle grade fiction now being developed for TV)2022 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  18. Celebrating LiveChief Executive Officer2021 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
  19. Remembering LiveCo-Founder and CEO2020 — 2022New York, New York, United States
  20. Entrepreneurs'​ OrganizationPresident2020 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  21. Likeable MediaChairman2013 — 2021New York, New York
  22. Likeable MediaChief Executive Officer2006 — 2012
  23. Be Likeable DayFounder2019 — 2020
  24. NormalAuthor2018 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  25. Likeable LocalFounder & CEO2013 — 2019New York, NY
  26. UMA HealthInterim CEO2018Greater New York City Area
  27. UMA-Urgent Medical AccessAdvisory Board Member2017 — 2018Greater New York City Area
  28. McGraw-Hill EducationAuthor2015 — 2016Greater New York City Area
  29. New York City Department of EducationMath Teacher in Queens and Brooklyn2004 — 2007
  30. Dave Kerpen Strategic ConsultingMarketing Consultant2002 — 2005
  31. Paradise HotelReality TV Contestant2003
  32. Radio DisneyAccount Executive2000 — 2002Greater Boston Area
  33. Sportservice, BostonCrunch n Munch Guy1996 — 2000Greater Boston Area

Skills & more

Leadership99Public Speaking99Strategy99Strategic Planning99Intelligence99Motivational Speaking99Inspiration99Board Leadership9Board of Directors10Board Governance7Entrepreneurship99Social Media Marketing99
+12 moreDigital MarketingSocial MediaBloggingMarketingPublic RelationsNon-fiction WriterLiterary WritingStart-upsOnline MarketingMarketing StrategyBusiness DevelopmentDigital Strategy

Languages English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Kerpen?
Dave Kerpen is a keynote speaker at Kerpen Holdings and a serial entrepreneur who has founded seven businesses with three exits. He is the New York Times bestselling author of five books, and his work has been featured in outlets including The New York Times, TODAY, CBS, BBC, Financial Times, and Inc.com. His current focus includes keynote speaking, coaching entrepreneurs on scale and delegation, and advising nonprofits on growth and leadership, and he has been a member of EO and YPO for 16 years.
Where does Dave Kerpen work?
Dave Kerpen is Founder of Likeable Local.
What check size does Dave Kerpen write?
Dave Kerpen typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
What companies did Dave Kerpen found?
Dave Kerpen founded Likeable Local.
Where did Dave Kerpen go to school?
Dave Kerpen studied at Boston University (BS and BA, Education & Psychology); Hunter College High School (Certificate, Marketing).

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