David Spencer

About David Spencer

I build partnerships and live platforms that drive revenue and cultural relevance. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve focused on bringing together brands, talent, and high-value audiences around major tentpoles including Super Bowl, NBA All-Star, and ESPYs. The work sits at the intersection of partnerships, hospitality, and content, with a focus on creating environments where business actually gets done. As Founder of TRS, I lead strategy, deal structure, and execution across brand partnerships, talent integration, and experiential platforms. That includes securing and activating partnerships with brands like Jeep, Verizon, Neiman Marcus, and working alongside talent and media partners including Stephen Curry, Sports Illustrated, Bloomberg, and Rolling Stone. Recent work includes: Super Bowl partnerships tied to Celebrity Sweat and PrizePicks NBA All-Star programming in Los Angeles with Kenny Smith, Resorts World, and Nas Ongoing development of a high-level hospitality platform around the World Cup Final in New York The focus is consistent. Build the right rooms, align the right partners, and create platforms that deliver both cultural impact and commercial value.

Experience

1. Founder and Principal Trs

   Talent Resources Sports

   Jan 2007 — Present · New York, NY, US

   I structure partnerships and live platforms that drive revenue and cultural relevance around major global tentpoles.Over the past 15+ years, I’ve focused on bringing together brands, talent, and high-value audiences in environments where business actually gets done. The work sits at the intersection of partnerships, hospitality, and content, with a focus on ownership, not just execution.As Founder of TRS, I lead deal strategy, partner integration, and platform development across sports, entertainment, and culture. That includes securing and activating 7-figure partnerships, building branded IP, and creating high-level hospitality environments tied to moments like Super Bowl, NBA All-Star, ESPYs, and the World Cup.Recent work includes:Super Bowl partnership platforms with PrizePicks tied to Celebrity SweatNBA All-Star programming in Los Angeles with Kenny Smith, Resorts World, and NasDevelopment of a high-level hospitality platform in NYC around the World Cup FinalAcross these programs, the focus is consistent. Build the right rooms, align the right partners, and create platforms that deliver both cultural impact and commercial value.I work directly with brands, talent, agencies, and media partners including Jeep, Verizon, Neiman Marcus, Stephen Curry, Sports Illustrated, Bloomberg, and Rolling Stone.Results include:7-figure partnership deals across multiple categories10B+ media impressions across integrated campaigns10K+ attendees across live platforms and private experiences

Education

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

• NYU Stern School of Business

  Master's degree, Marketing

• NYU Stern School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General