Dave Meltzer is the CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, a Forbes “Top 10 Keynote Speaker“, award-winning humanitarian, and two-time national best-selling author, with 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive in the legal, technology, sports, and entertainment fields. With expertise across many industry verticals, he is uniquely positioned as a world-renowned thought leader, business strategist and leading humanitarian.

Prominent Sports Executive

Dave is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Sports 1 Marketing, a firm he co-founded with Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon.

He launched his career in sports at the world’s most notable sports agency, Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, serving positions as CEO, where along with Leigh and Warren, negotiated over $2 billion in sports and entertainment contracts. In addition to athlete representation, LSSE served as creative and technical consultants on movie and television projects such as, Jerry Maguire, Any Given Sunday, For Love Of The Game, and HBO’s Arli$$.

Keynote Speaker

Being on stage has always been an easy platform for Dave to share his charisma, inspiration, and intelligence in front of a crowd of any size.

He is most recently listed by Forbes as one of the most sought after keynote speakers in “Top 10 Keynote Speakers You Must Hire For 2016”.

Over the years, he has empowered and positively affected hundreds of thousands of people through his speaking engagements, book, and life coaching.

Humanitarian

Every business project that Dave works with requires having a charitable component or partner; which helps Dave continue to live by his mission. He believes in a Just world in which, sharing and giving back, can help empower others to empower others.

Technology Pioneer

Dave is considered one of the pioneers in the ever-changing online world of technology. Early in his career, he was an executive for several technology companies, including Westlaw, Thomson Reuters, Everypath, Accenture, and the PC-E Phone. He was responsible for the launch of the world’s first smartphone, the PC-E Phone manufactured by Samsung.

Media Personality

Dave has a wide breadth of knowledge in several topics and is profiled by national publications such as Forbes, ESPN, Bloomberg, among countless others. He is frequently interviewed to discuss law, inspiration, technology, and trending sports topics.

Successful Entrepreneur & Consultant

Dave’s first priority each morning is to increase the shareholder value and business development of his business, not only to better himself but for others around him. His fortune-making is far from over, as he always keeps a keen eye on markets and building a profitable company.

Throughout his extensive professional career, he has managed processes and practices including the creation and implementation of strategies and tactics for beginning and scaling a business, recruitment, and management, sponsorships, endorsements, go-to-marketing planning, and execution.

Best-Selling Author

Dave is a best-selling author and launched his first book Connected To Goodness in 2014, which quickly gained national exposure for his codified principles to success using business and spirituality.

Mentor & Business Coach

Dave is always willing to help people who are looking to improve their personal and professional life. He is constantly asked to mentor C-level executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, young professionals, and students.

Most Importantly—Family Man

Dave lives in Orange County with his beautiful wife, Julie, and four M&M’s, Marissa, Mia, Marlena, and Miles.

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