Growing with Purpose, My Staw Hat & Claude

David Sable realized early on that sports were never going to be his path, so he found his way into theater, then advertising, training at Young & Rubicam before working alongside legends like Harold Burson and Lester Wunderman. Now as Executive Vice Chair at Stagwell, he is bringing together advertising, digital transformation, and PR for one of the most diverse client rosters in the industry.

From the Theater to the Ad Agency: David knew the NBA and NFL were never drafting him, so he leaned into his creative streak, acting in and eventually directing school plays. A piece of copy he wrote in high school caught a client's attention, and from there the path into advertising became clear. 🎭

Trained by the Giants: David trained at Young & Rubicam, then worked under Harold Burson at Burson-Marsteller and Lester Wunderman at Wunderman. He calls it standing on the shoulders of giants, and credits those mentors with shaping everything that came after. 🙏

The Tech Company's Tech Company: Stagwell works with Microsoft, Adobe, and Apple alongside wins like Mondelez, Heineken, and Visa. Analysts now call Stagwell the company to watch, spanning advertising, digital transformation, and PR under one roof. 🚀

The Hat, The AI, and The Address That Was Real: David used Claude to find a Montecristi straw hat, and the AI pointed him to a specific store, a specific size, and even the name of the shop owner. When he arrived, the hat was already in hand. Not magic. Just knowing how to ask the right question. 🎩

Never Take a Job for Money: David's mentor taught him not to chase salary, titles, or the corner office. The only questions that matter: are you learning, are you happy, are you surrounded by good people, and can you make a difference. 💡