David Siteman Garland’s philosophy is money follows passion and not the other way around.He is the founder/investor of numerous businesses and ventures including The Rise To The Top (sold in 2021), Siteman Softball, Nrdly, Siteman Garland Collectibles. He is currently the co-founder and lead investor of the innovative software company LeafBridge.A lifelong entrepreneur, David has been a pioneer in the online media, marketing and entrepreneurial world. He was one of the first podcasters and video podcasters hosting the “The Rise To The Top” interview show (which had over 100,000 weekly viewers and sponsors ranging from Citrix to HubSpot). David’s book “Smarter, Faster, Cheaper” (Wiley Publishing 2010) on online content marketing and promotion still continues to be quoted, read and implemented by businesses throughout the world.David was an early adapter to the world of online courses and turned it into a successful brand and business beginning in 2009 inspiring and teaching over 5,000 students in 100 countries.He has launched and operated four successful companies in four different industries which ended up being purchased, merged or continue to grow. David’s greatest business success was bootstrapping his company from 0 to 10 million in sales with a focus on excellent customer service, creativity and innovative thinking.As a professional speaker, David has energized and motivated audiences across the globe from Google to Northwestern Mutual to a special events with Cadre/NFL Players Association.David lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and two kids. He is a sports & fitness fanatic (current passion: Pickleball) and also coaches his kids in soccer and basketball.His charitable work includes Siteman Cancer Center, Stella’s Wish, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, SafeBae & Special Spaces.He has been featured in numerous media outlets from Forbes to Inc. Magazine (including #938 on the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies).