David Adler is Chairman & Founder of BizBash, author of the new book Harnessing Serendipity and a veteran media, publishing, PR, marketing, and event industry entrepreneur. Previously he was VP/Corporate Communications for the publishing firm, Macmillan, Inc. and the magazine publishing giant, PRIMEDIA. Following graduation from College, David founded the society magazine, Washington Dossier that was sold after 14 years of operation, and became the VP of Passion Branding/Cause Marketing for Cone Communications.

At the age of nineteen, Bruce Starr started his experiential marketing career with a singular vision: to build a breakthrough offering for brands to tap into trends in popular culture and build authentic, lasting connections with relevant audiences. As a founding partner, Bruce plays an instrumental role as visionary and spotter of the next trends and tipping points to leverage on behalf of clients and colleagues, for his company and for the industry’s continued growth and health. His personal passion for global travel and cultural exploration drives the award-winning concepts and campaigns he and the BMF team generate, year after year.

A seasoned leader with a proven record in global event management and marketing, known for orchestrating multi-million-dollar events that generate significant business impact. Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing both physical and virtual events, coupled with management of intricate event marketing initiatives and high-value projects, highlights a robust skill set. Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities enable productive relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams, consistently resulting in the delivery of exceptional event experiences. Dedication to driving business growth and achieving organizational objectives is complemented by recognition for expertise in effective marketing plan development and audience-focused event marketing campaigns.