David Siegel

David Siegel is the co-founder and CEO of Glide, a company that enables users to create mobile applications from spreadsheets without needing to write code. Glide was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2019 cohort and has gained recognition for its user-friendly approach to app development, allowing users to customize and share their applications easily.12

Background and Career

Before founding Glide, Siegel worked at Microsoft as the Head of Design for Developer Services, where he focused on creating compelling tools for developers. He also held a leadership position at Xamarin, a cross-platform mobile development company acquired by Microsoft for $500 million in 2016. His experience at these companies informed his vision for Glide, as he witnessed firsthand the challenges organizations faced in building mobile applications.12

Siegel holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Computer Science Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, which reflects his blend of technical expertise and creative thinking.25

Vision for Glide

At Glide, Siegel emphasizes creating enjoyable user experiences through technology. His goal is to delight users by building insightful software that meets their needs. Glide has evolved from primarily focusing on transforming Google Sheets into mobile apps to incorporating advanced features, including AI capabilities, enhancing the software development process for users.134

Siegel's leadership is characterized by a relentless pursuit of higher standards in user experience and functional programming, making Glide a notable player in the no-code development space.2