Ted Dhanik

Mr Dhanik has worked with MySpace.com from 2003 to 2008 developing strategic marketing initiatives. He worked very closely with founders Chris DeWolfe and Tom Anderson and was responsible for launching the brand in its early days through a combination of on and offline campaigns. He also worked in business development at LowerMyBills.com until its acquisition by Experian. He was also an integral part of the development and launch of the consumer lending program at NexTag Corporation. He has worked for, or been a partner at, several other companies in business development, sales, and managerial positions, including Xoriant Corporation, Atesto Technologies, Brigade Solutions, Beyond.com/Cybersource Corporation and Merrill Corporation. He also advises a number of technology startups including Fighter, LottoGopher and Schizo Pictures and is an active mentor at Los Angeles-based startup accelerator Start Engine. He has always been a thought leader in the industry and he is regularly published in leading publications. He regularly contributes to discussions about industry standards and achieving positive change, sitting on IAB committees including the Anti-fraud Workgroup, Anti-malware Workgroup, Traffic of Good intent Task Force, Programmatic Counsel, Digital Video Committee, Mobile Advertising Committee and Performance Marketing Committee.