David has the most extraordinary occupation imaginable. As the leader of a company that creates innovative, captivating film, television, commercials, and branded content, he is dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of storytelling. His unwavering passion is to empower individuals to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of purpose and driving positive global change.
Throughout his illustrious career, David has accumulated an impressive portfolio of over $100 million in on-air film, television, and commercial production, accompanied by numerous accolades and awards. He has recently founded a new production company and creative agency hybrid, crush+lab productions, which brings together a tight-knit team of storytellers, writers, editors, directors, and producers who dare to challenge the status quo and champion bold ideas.
David's team combines diverse backgrounds in film, television, technology, fashion, design, art, branding, marketing, illustration, graphics, and animation, with a holistic approach focused on creating projects that not only captivate audiences but also inspire the teams behind them.
David's journey began at a remarkably young age of 19, when he created his first television show for Disney. He went on to become one of the youngest Executive Producer/Writer in Hollywood, only to face the disappointment of a pilot that did not air. Nevertheless, this setback did not deter him from pursuing his passion for storytelling and strategic leadership. Instead, he continued to create, learn, and grow, working predominantly as a television show runner, producer, and director, while also honing his skills in writing, research, and studying the art of storytelling, business leadership, branding, and marketing principles.
David's unwavering commitment to storytelling and strategic leadership has led him to establish his own enterprise, where he is now taking his passion for innovative storytelling and leadership to new heights. A voracious learner and firm believer in innovation, David is also guided by his old-fashioned values of doing great work, standing for a cause, maintaining integrity, and being of service to others. He is resolute in his refusal to take shortcuts and instead believes in chasing his dreams with unwavering dedication and perseverance, knowing that nothing is impossible with hard work and determination.
