Dan Melinger

Technology Operations Lead he/him/his

With over two decades of experience in technology-enabled communications and business operations, Dan has designed innovative solutions and improved operational efficiency in industries ranging from gaming and education to healthcare and finance. Recognized for his unique ability to help organizations navigate complex challenges and optimize team performance, Dan ensures bink’s work is supported by human-centered technology and systems that drive measurable results.

Dan’s past experience includes serving as VP of Product at FanDuel, where he led the development of cutting-edge offerings like NBA InPlay and FanDuel Friends Mode. As an entrepreneur, he founded and grew ventures such as Socialight and Edco, driving impactful innovations in social media and education. Dan holds a master’s degree from NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Pennsylvania.

Get to know
Dan Melinger

I think bink is a special place to work because:

“Our borderline obsessive curiosity about what really drives organizational success—and our knack for transforming those insights into systems that actually work.”

I could talk for hours about:

“The art of weaving technology into our lives to foster meaningful connections and enhance well-being.”

It’s 3pm on a Saturday – you can find me:

“Doing loops of Central Park, either piloting my road bike at high speed or maneuvering around tourists on my inline skates!”