David Adler

Background

About David Adler

I have more than forty years’ experience of working within Large Corporate and SME start-ups, working hard to ensure a culture of operational excellence in Media, Events, Governmental and Non-Profit Environments: becoming widely recognized as a Thought Leader and Collaboration Artist with an exceptional talent for problem-solving and process simplification. I am particularly proud to have founded BizBash as a cutting-edge platform for commerce, community, and content creation in the rapidly expanding event and meeting market: with more than monthly users, magazines, events, and digital components. In addition, I host the Gathergeeks podcast, which now has more than 150 episodes as well as a wide variety of blue-chip guests; and I created Collaborative America which sets out to recognize collaborative artists in all fields, turning them into celebrities. It was a special thing too for me to be recognized on the Secretaries Balcony Memorial overlooking the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in recognition of my public sector work. At the moment I am authoring "How to be a Collaboration Artist": a practical guide to more effective problem solving and creative innovation. In terms of my involvement in Strategic Acquisitions and Divestiture Initiatives, I have helped successfully complete upwards of 25 acquisitions, divestitures, and public offerings: creating core communication strategies to secure optimal outcomes on behalf of companies including Macmillan Inc, Berlitz, Primedia, Channel 1, Cowles Business Media and Apartment Guides. I also oversaw the 2019 sale of 80% of BizBash Media to Tarsus (the world’s third largest exhibition and media company). I have strong Business Development and Market Engagement capabilities as well, having progressively expanded BizBash Media into major markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Miami, Washington D.C, and Las Vegas and successfully innovating a series of franchise initiatives with BizBash such as The Top People in Events, The Top 100 Events in Local Markets, The Top Brands in Event Marketing and The 15 Most Innovative Meetings in North America. While working with Primedia I introduced multiple new products, and as Advisor to the State Department’s Chief of Protocol from 2009 to date, I have provided key advice on a number of programs including a $21 Million fundraising campaign to endow the department's Museum. In addition, I am currently a Partner at Adler Entertainment Trust, managing intellectual property rights for the Estate of the popular author Warren Adler.