David Passiak is Head of Innovation and Research for dubizzle, where he is helping to shape a new paradigm of thinking about the collaborative and sharing economy. He is author of Disruption Revolution and Red Bull to Buddha.

Prior to joining dubizzle, David held leadership positions at prominent NYC tech startups (Spongecell, Visible Technologies), served as Senior Director at M80 WPP, and did Ph.D. studies at Princeton University. He has worked with a variety of global brands including CNN, Oprah, GM, Honeywell, Macy’s, BF Goodrich, Virgin Group, GSK, Shakira and Volkswagen.