David Segal
@tea_maverick
President Highbeam // Previously the “David” of DAVIDsTEA // Creator @BigShotPodcast
What kind of man looks at 800 acres of mosquito-infested swampland and sees high-end apartments, a golf course, and a luxury shopping mall? In 1967, Don Soffer made the biggest bet of his life: transforming undeveloped wetlands into what would become Aventura, one of Florida’s…
Big shoutout to two incredible brands. Koio and Portland Gear, welcome to @HighbeamApp. @KoioCollective is redefining luxury sneakers with Italian craftsmanship and clean design. @portlandgear is repping Rip City with a hometown spirit and community that runs deep. We’re proud…

Still thinking about this one. Stephen Ross borrowed $10K to start his business. Then turned down $10B to sell the @MiamiDolphins, @F1, and @HardRockStadium. In our newest @BigShotPodcast episode, @tea_maverick and I sat down with him for one of the most insightful…
Most bill pay tools: Hold your money for 3–5 days before sending it out (it’s how they make half their revenue) @HighbeamApp Bill Pay: Same-day ACH. You’re paying too much in hidden finance costs.
Me, calling my bank rep for help: “Hi, I had a question about a weird transaction…” Them: “Let me connect you to someone who might know someone who can maybe help.” 📉 Big bank vibes. 📈 @HighbeamApp gives you a real human. A real answer. Real fast.
When things are stressful, I remind myself that when things are going well, it’s not because I’m a genius. So when things aren’t going well, it’s not because I’m an idiot. Just do good work. Stay the course. Be patient. After nearly 10 years in business, I’ve learned that if…
Love this clip from @BigShotPodcast! Bobby Kotick, the mastermind behind Activision, shares the epic story of how Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater came to life. This game wasn’t just a hit—it became a cultural phenomenon that still thrills gamers and skaters today 🛹
I’ve seen how the sausage gets made. And the tea too. Yesterday I spoke at the @tasteradio x @BevNET meetup in NYC on behalf of @HighbeamApp. Building a CPG brand is really hard. You're not just creating a product. You're building supply chains, hiring a team, trying to land…

Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) shares his vision for making Canada the world's best place to build a life—with practical solutions for a more prosperous future. TKP is not a political podcast—and won't become one. I've invited both major party leaders to share their visions…
Incredible episode with one of the greatest entrepreneurs ever 🔥
Bobby Kotick built a $69 billion empire from scratch—and the story is even crazier than it sounds. In this episode of The Big Shot, @harleyf and @tea_maverick sit down with gaming’s ultimate entrepreneur. @BobbyKotick takes us from hustling snacks at baseball games to building…
Brand operators suddenly become meteorologists when sales are down. No more guessing if it was “me or the market”
Is it me, or the market? Every operator asks that question at some point. Now you don’t have to guess. At @HighbeamApp, we’ve rolled out new benchmarking tools so you can finally see how you stack up against your peers. Compare against: ✔️ Live metrics from Highbeam customers…
Why I joined @HighbeamApp: Asked my bank what I was earning on idle cash. They said, “Not much, but we appreciate your business.” Tried to get insights from my transaction data. They sent me a CSV and wished me luck. Logged into their portal. Thought I accidentally opened…