Dave Kerpen
FounderFounder at Likeable Local
New York City Metropolitan Area
Writes $25K – $100K checks · typically $25K
FoundedLikeable Local
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.
Founder at Likeable Local
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Experience
- Kerpen HoldingsKeynote Speakercurrent2011 — presentGlobal locations
- The Whisper GroupBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Kerpen VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2021 — presentNew York, United States
- GratefulVice Presidentcurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- BenBella BooksAuthorcurrent2024 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Bon AppéSweetAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
- MentorcamAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
- Tiny ValuesAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
- Blended SenseAdvisorcurrent2021 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- WayBetterAdvisory Board Membercurrent2017 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Penguin Random HouseAuthor, The Art of Peoplecurrent2016 — presentGreater New York City Area
- ApprenticeCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer2019 — 2025Greater New York City Area
- Town of North Hempstead, New YorkCandidate for Town Supervisor, Town of North Hemsptead, NY2025North Hempstead, New York, United States
- The Candidate PodcastPodcast Host2025North Hempstead, New York, United States
- The Nursing BeatExecutive Chairman2021 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
- Kip.aiCofounder and CRO2023 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
- Brandylane Publishers, Inc.Author, Normal (Middle grade fiction now being developed for TV)2022 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
- Celebrating LiveChief Executive Officer2021 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- Remembering LiveCo-Founder and CEO2020 — 2022New York, New York, United States
- Entrepreneurs' OrganizationPresident2020 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
- Likeable MediaChairman2013 — 2021New York, New York
- Likeable MediaChief Executive Officer2006 — 2012
- Be Likeable DayFounder2019 — 2020
- NormalAuthor2018 — 2020Greater New York City Area
- Likeable LocalFounder & CEO2013 — 2019New York, NY
- UMA HealthInterim CEO2018Greater New York City Area
- UMA-Urgent Medical AccessAdvisory Board Member2017 — 2018Greater New York City Area
- McGraw-Hill EducationAuthor2015 — 2016Greater New York City Area
- New York City Department of EducationMath Teacher in Queens and Brooklyn2004 — 2007
- Dave Kerpen Strategic ConsultingMarketing Consultant2002 — 2005
- Paradise HotelReality TV Contestant2003
- Radio DisneyAccount Executive2000 — 2002Greater Boston Area
- Sportservice, BostonCrunch n Munch Guy1996 — 2000Greater Boston Area
Skills & more
Leadership99Public Speaking99Strategy99Strategic Planning99Intelligence99Motivational Speaking99Inspiration99Board Leadership9Board of Directors10Board Governance7Entrepreneurship99Social Media Marketing99
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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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