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David Lepeska

David Lepeska

David Lepeska

Expertise

Business strategy, global economy, startups and entrepreneurship

Currently

Lead Editor at Step By Step Business

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism and International Relations, Brooklyn College

CAREER BIO:
David has been writing and learning about business, finance and globalization for a quarter-century, starting with a small New York consulting firm in the 1990s. He then transitioned into journalism and contributed to a slew of top global news outlets — The Economist, The New York Times, The Financial Times, Quartz, The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs and more — from nearly two dozen countries across Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. His writing and reporting have focused on cities and sustainability, society and culture, women-owned businesses, the tech eco-system, higher education and more.In recent years, David has edited several non-fiction books, including a top Amazon seller about fixing democracy, and helped improve content creation for a number of tech and crypto firms. Since 2020 he has written a weekly column for Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National, covering politics and economics across the broader Mediterranean region. His first book is set for publication in early 2023.

His portfolio can be found here.
PERSONAL TIDBIT:
David is the seventh of eight children and grew up in a chaotic home filled with love — and great food. As a result, he loves to cook and spend quality time with friends and family. He is often traveling and is occasionally recognized as a former contestant on the Emmy-winning reality show The Amazing Race.

Recent articles

Starting a Business in New Jersey: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in New Jersey: 13-Step Guide

David Lepeska

Published on October 27, 2021

Home to 15 Fortune 500 firms and more than 1,000 multinationals, New Jersey, also known as the Garden State, offers an impressive businessenvironmen ...

Starting a Business in Massachusetts: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Massachusetts: 13-Step Guide

David Lepeska

Published on October 6, 2021

It’s hard to find a better state for entrepreneurs than the Bay State. Massachusetts regularly ranks as having the country’s bestbusines ...

Starting a Business in Louisiana: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Louisiana: 13-Step Guide

David Lepeska

Published on September 20, 2021

Louisiana is known for jazz, swampland, and good food. But it also offers a bounty of benefits and business incentives programs and is home to halfa ...

Starting a Business in Kentucky: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Kentucky: 13-Step Guide

David Lepeska

Published on September 20, 2021

Kentucky is a global logistics haven, with shipping hubs operated by DHL, UPS, and Amazon. The Bluegrass State also has the lowest business costs in ...

How to Open a Shoe Store: Cost, Location & Profit Potential

How to Open a Shoe Store: Cost, Location & Profit Potential

David Lepeska

Published on September 16, 2021

These crucial factors should be taken into account when you launch your shoe storebusiness: Location — Select a high-traffic location withgoo ...

Starting a Business in Georgia: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Georgia: 13-Step Guide

David Lepeska

Published on September 7, 2021

Consistently ranking as one of the top 10 states to start a business, Georgia offers low cost of living, tax-friendly regulations, and tech hubsthat ...

Starting a Business in Florida: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Florida: 13-Step Guide

David Lepeska

Published on September 7, 2021

Florida might be known for warm weather, endless beaches and Disney World, but it’s also a great state for business. If you’re looking toput ...