DAVE KNAPP: SPEAKER
Dave Knapp is the founder of On The Pen, the leading news and advocacy platform for GLP-1 medications and obesity treatment. His content reaches millions of people every month, sparking conversations that change the way patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers think about obesity. Known for blending lived experience with breaking news and humor, Knapp delivers talks that educate, validate, and inspire action, leaving audiences empowered and ready to challenge the status quo in healthcare.
DAVE'S STORY
After years of living with obesity, navigating the stigma, and battling a healthcare system that treated him as a problem instead of a patient, Dave turned his personal journey into a public mission. He built a following of over 150,000 across platforms, became a sought-after voice in national media like Fortune and Bloomberg, and now speaks directly to lawmakers, industry leaders, and the patient community to push for change. His success is measured not just in reach and recognition, but in the lives he’s helped empower—giving people the tools, language, and courage to demand better care and reclaim their health.