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Co-Founder and CEO, BarBend

David Tao

Verified

Co-Founder and CEO, BarBend

Brooklyn

Beats

Primary beats

food and dining

Secondary beats

Urban CulturePoliticsUrban InfrastructureHuman Interest PiecesShopping and retailEssay writingHouston news and interestsFood StartupsFine DiningLifestyle FeaturesGeneral TopicsArchitectureGhost Restaurants

Biography

Final Covers

Doesn’t Cover

Journalist Type

other journalists

Seniority Positions

Co-Founder and CEO

Medium Formats

BarBend

Content

Total articles 545

  • Available on paid plans

    Midleton Is Releasing the Oldest Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Ever — Can You Guess How Much It Costs?

    By David Tao Verified

    Apr. 10, 2025

  • Available on paid plans

    Review: High West Bourye (2025)

    By David Tao Verified

    Apr. 08, 2025

  • Available on paid plans

    Maker’s Mark Is Releasing Its First Non-Bourbon Whiskey Ever — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

    By David Tao Verified

    Apr. 08, 2025

As seen in

Vinepair,Greatist,Barbend,MSN Singapore,Medium,Yahoo Style Canada,Health,Yahoo Life,Food & Wine,Flipboard,Forbes

Company Info

BarBend

BarBend is a digital media company based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on strength sports and fitness content. Founded in 2016 by David Tao, Kenny Kline, and Joe Auer, BarBend aims to be a central hub for strength enthusiasts, similar to ESPN for strength sports. The company has grown through strategic partnerships and effective SEO practices. BarBend offers a variety of services, including news coverage, training advice, nutrition guidance, and product reviews tailored to the strength and fitness community. It serves as the Official Media Partner for USA Weightlifting and the Official Media Provider for World Para Powerlifting. Additionally, BarBend generates revenue through affiliate marketing for strength and fitness products. The company attracts millions of visitors annually, showcasing its broad appeal among athletes and fitness professionals. In April 2023, BarBend was acquired by Pillar4 Media, marking a significant milestone in its development.

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Founded: 2016