Ted Dhanik

Dhanik graduated from California State University, Hayward with a bachelor's degree.[10]

Dhanik has worked as a director at Xoriant.[11] Other companies Dhanik has worked at include Atesto Technologies, Beyond, Brigade, and Merrill.[12] Before joining Myspace, Dhanik developed a lending program at NexTag and also led development at LowerMyBills before it was bought up by Experian.[13]

From 2003 to 2008, Dhanik was the VP of strategic marketing for Myspace.[14] He was responsible for helping to start Myspace when it was still in its infancy, and for helping to develop many of the company's marketing strategies.[15]

In 2009, Dhanik left Myspace to found Engage:BDR alongside Kurtis Rintala and Kenneth Kwan.[16] Dhanik recruited Myspace founder Tom Anderson to serve on the board of Engage:BDR in 2017.[17] Dhanik also developed IconicReach in 2009, which is a similar platform that focuses on matching popular Instagram users with companies.[18][19] Dhanik has also advised companies such as LottoGopher, Fighter, and Schizo Pictures.[20]

Dhanik has written articles for Ad Age,[21] Fast Company,[22] and others.

In 2017, Dhanik dated actress Tara Reid.[23][24] In 2019, Dhanik dated contortionist, actress, and America's Got Talent contestant Marina Mazepa.[25]

Dhanik has various homes, including one in the West Hollywood Hills.[4][26][27]

• Myspace
• Tom Anderson