He is a classically trained jazz guitarist, a former instructor at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music and has played in several bands before playing exclusively for his two-year-old daughter. Dan began his career as the founder of Leina Design, where he worked on projects for the Northwestern Office of STEM Education Partnerships, SBA.gov, and the Annual BET Awards website.ĭan holds a bachelor’s degree in ethnomusicology from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree in information systems from Northwestern University. Daniel received a bachelor's degree degree from University of Chicago and a master's degree from Northwestern University. Previously, Daniel was a Head of Product at Joust and also held positions at Reverb, Jazz Institute of Chicago. Now, with the launch of Reverb LP, theyre looking to do the same for Vinyl. Before becoming Reverb’s third employee, Dan was the tech lead for a team of engineers developing internal tools for Groupon and as a software developer for computer software company Obtiva. Daniel Melnick is a Chief Technology & Product Officer at Ignite ADR based in Chicago, Illinois. Reverb is an online marketplace that revolutionized how people buy and sell instruments. Since launching in 2018, the marketplace has sold more than 7.6 million vinyl records.ĭan has been with Reverb since the company’s inception in 2013, serving as a senior software developer and Director of Engineering before ultimately becoming Chief Operating Officer. Dan and his team created a platform that provides record stores, collectors, and fans with a painless selling experience, tailored tools and services, an easy-to-use interface, and the lowest fees in the industry. the online marketplace for buying, selling, and learning about music gear recently announced that its new record marketplace Reverb LP is now in open beta. A record collector of more than 20 years, Dan wanted to create an easier and more cost-efficient option for buying and selling records online. ![]() Our monthly fireside chat provides ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead.ĭan Melnick is President at Reverb LP, ’s marketplace for buying & selling records. We host monthly events in more than 350 cities and 115 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators, and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. ![]() ![]() Where: mHUB - 965 West Chicago (easy access by Train, Bus, Bicycle & Car) What: Scratching the Surface, Why Vinyl Record Sales are Booming Since launching in January 2018, the marketplace has more than two million records for sale, thousands of sellers, and artists like Moby using the website to sell their own records. Dan and his team created a platform that provides record stores, collectors, and fans with a painless selling experience, tailored tools and services, an easy-to-use interface, and the lowest fees in the industry. Dan Melnick is President at Reverb LP, ’s marketplace for buying & selling records.
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