On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman sits down with Kyle David, CEO of The Kyle David Group. He is also a graduate of the Small Giants Leadership Academy Class of 2021.

Kyle got his professional career started earlier than most. Due to childhood autoimmune issues, he couldn’t participate in a lot of physical activities and instead turned to reading – mostly books about technology and business. This curiosity and self education led to a job with a consulting firm at just 14 years old. Thanks to a culture of meritocracy and supportive mentors, Kyle was able to grow his skills as a technology consultant well before he could drive himself to his clients (good thing his colleagues didn’t mind giving him a lift!). 

When Kyle started his own firm after school, he took the values from both his previous job and his church upbringing and instilled them into his own culture. Now, Kyle takes pride in leading an organization that gives back to its people and works with values-aligned clients. 

Listen to this episode to hear about Kyle’s jump start in the consulting world, his grandfather’s wise words about entrepreneurship, and what growing up in a church-focused household taught him about leadership. 

Show Notes:

1:11 - In his Doogie Howser era

13:33 - A grandfather’s wisdom

24:10 - Challenges & humbling moments

32:35 - “Establish humility young”

Book that Inspired Kyle:
Competing Against Luck by Clayton M. Christensen

Listen to Kyle's story below: