Dave Portnoy

Dave Portnoy, known as “El Presidente,” is founder of Barstool Sports, a digital media company known for its sports, humor, and pop culture content. Initially a four-page newspaper distributed in Boston, Barstool has grown into a multi-million-dollar company with millions of followers across the world. Along with his success as owner of Barstool, Dave is widely known for his candid pizza review videos and passionate dog shelter advocacy following his adoption of his pitbull Miss Peaches. Dave raised over $41 million through the Barstool Fund to support small businesses hurt by the COVID pandemic. He recently launched Lucky One Lemonade, an alcoholic beverage that supports animal rescue efforts. A strong, influential businessman and social media personality, he is known for his sharp wit, honesty, and bold, authentic voice. Dave splits his time between Nantucket and Miami with Miss Peaches and his beagle, Pete.