David Dembowski

David Dembowski is a global revenue executive and recognized voice on the convergence of AI, media, advertising, sports, and commerce. He advises organizations on turning technological disruption into commercial advantage, drawing on more than two decades of leading global growth for the world's largest media and technology companies.

Motivational Speaking & Leadership Coaching

Great leadership is built in moments of change, challenge, and opportunity. Drawing on more than two decades of experience leading teams, transforming organizations, and navigating rapidly changing industries, I bring practical, real-world leadership lessons to the stage and the coaching conversation. As a motivational speaker and leadership coach, I work with executives, emerging leaders, sales teams, and organizations to build confidence, create high-performing cultures, embrace change, and turn adversity into opportunity. My approach combines storytelling with actionable lessons, because the best leadership ideas aren't simply inspiring; they should change what you do next.

Strategic Negotiation Training

Negotiate with Confidence. Create Value. Close Better Deals.

Great negotiation isn't about winning at the other side's expense. It's about understanding what matters, creating leverage, navigating complexity, and finding a path to an outcome both sides can support.

With more than two decades of executive leadership, enterprise sales, and complex commercial negotiations, I work with executives, sales leaders, and teams to develop a more disciplined, strategic approach to negotiation.

My negotiation training combines proven frameworks with real-world business situations—helping participants prepare more effectively, communicate with confidence, protect value, and know when to push, when to trade, and when to walk away.

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Academic Foundation

Purdue University - M.S. Strategic Communication and Leadership

University of New Hampshire - B.A. History

Stanford University - Graduate School of Business Francisco Partners Future Leaders Program ‍ ‍Selected by Francisco Partners for its Stanford GSB Leadership Program - an executive education course for high‑potential portfolio‑company leaders, focusing on advanced strategy, leadership, and operational excellence.

MIT Sloan School of Management - Implementing Agentic AI Building Your Organizational Playbook Program

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Systems Thinking Applied systems-thinking frameworks to complex business challenges, strengthening strategic decision-making, organizational design, and the ability to anticipate downstream impacts across interconnected functions.

Cornell University - Professional Education: Marketing Data-driven strategy with customer-focused brand and digital marketing expertise through expert-led education from one of the world’s leading research institutions.

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