DAN MELINGER

Board Member
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Dan Melinger is a New York City-based artist, tech entrepreneur, and social product strategist dedicated to creating transformative, playful projects that foster meaningful human connection. He has a strong track record of designing and scaling ventures, including NBA InPlay, a live sports platform that turns arenas into massively multiplayer games; Edco, a fundraising platform empowering educators; and FanDuel Friends Mode, which brought a more social and engaging experience to fantasy sports.

Dan first gained recognition with Socialight, a pioneering platform for sharing location-based stories that introduced augmented reality to mobile devices. His work spans gaming, entertainment, finance, telemedicine, and beauty services, applying human-centered design to create impactful products. Now focused on immersive projects — especially integrating light, sound, and interaction – Dan is committed to crafting experiences that inspire and leave lasting impressions.

A dual citizen of the U.S. and the EU, Dan holds a Master’s degree from the Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and graduated cum laude in Communications from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania.