Dan Weinstein

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Member (YPO LA Chapter) at YPO

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Dan Weinstein is a Co-founder and Co-CEO of Underscore Talent, a management company for digital creators. A seasoned entrepreneur in the creator economy, he previously co-founded and served as President of Studio71, which was sold to ProSiebenSat.1. He is a graduate of Boston University and serves on the board of TheSoul Publishing.

Dan identifies himself as a "Manhattan Beach Dad," indicating that family life in his community is a central part of his personal identity. He is also a member of the LA Chapter of YPO, a global leadership community of chief executives, suggesting an interest in connecting with other local leaders.

He was an early pioneer in the digital media space, recognizing the potential of YouTube creators as far back as 2007.

Personality Overview

Conviction Driven

Confident

Friendly Challenger

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Creator Economy
An expert in this field, he co-founded two major talent management companies and frequently discusses monetization, longevity, and strategy for digital creators.
Talent Management
His career is dedicated to managing and building careers for a diverse group of digital talent, from YouTubers to TikTok personalities.
Digital Media Ventures
He has a history of building and selling digital media companies (Studio71) and continues to invest in and advise others in the space.

Media Appearances

Dan has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Member (YPO LA Chapter) at YPO
12-2022
Board Member at TheSoul Publishing
11-2022
Investor at Bending Spoons
1-2022
Advisor at TEN2 Media
11-2020
Co-Founder / Co-CEO at Underscore Talent

Education

2000 - 2004
Bachelor from Boston University

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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dan

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Dan take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Dan

Personality Compatibility


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