Dan Mallin

For nearly 20 years, Dan has established a solid track record in creating, growing and transforming businesses through roles at both large and small businesses, ranging from technology services, sales, marketing, manufacturing, new product development and business development. He is known for his ability to quickly understand any business problem and offer a solution.

Two time finalist for Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 2001 and 2004, and has been recognized by the Twin Cities’ The Business Journal, where he was named to their “40 Under 40” list.

Dan Mallin’s Specialties:

Demonstrated a passion for developing and growing businesses.
Completed more than 20 transactions, buying, selling, and turning around businesses. Operations, Manufacturing, Laboratory, Technology, IT, Finance, International Mostly EMEA and Pac-Rim with some Latin America
Always creating a culture that facilitates success.

Dan Mallin’s Experience

Board Member

Bellacor

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2009 — Present (less than a year)
Managing Partner

Magnet 360

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

Magnet360 is a next generation holding company, with an amazing network of talented partners to deliver the best integrated marketing solutions for our clients.

Within our network, we have some of the industries most talented organizations capable of delivering leading edge solutions in all forms of digital and traditional marketing. The hallmark of our efforts are to help our clients find the right balance between media, services and strategy to enable them to reach their audience and cost effectively achieve their goals.

Our clients consist of Fortune 1000 and mid-sized companies as well as well funded start-ups. For these organizations, we assist with all levels of marketing strategy to enable them to reach their customers and grow their business.
Board of Directors

ARAnet, Inc

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2006 — Present (3 years )

At ARAnet we believe that the best advertising doesn’t look like advertising. We help our clients reach and win new customers in a way that is relevant, measurable and effective. We currently offer two great products to help our clients engage consumers: ARAcontent and Adfusion.

ARAcontent is our print and online feature article placement solution. We specialize in writing and editing feature articles that highlight our clients’ products and services. We then partner with top print and online publishers to guarantee the articles are published in a wide range of newspapers and Web sites.

Adfusion is our article-based cost-per-click advertising platform. With Adfusion we write engaging consumer and business to business articles that contain important information about our client’s product or service. Within each article is a direct link to our client’s landing page. Adfusion has an unmatched ability to drive qualified, educated and motivated traffic to our client’s landing pages.
Entrepreneur in Residence

University of Minnesota

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

2005 — Present (4 years )

Provide mentoring and opportunity evaluation for the student body in addition to participating in specific classroom activities. Work inside the Carlson School of Management, the Office of Business Development and the Office of Vice President of Research. With the goal of helping the University commercialize the efforts of its 6,000 researchers and $600mm research budget.
Board Member

Carlson Brand Enterprise

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2002 — Present (7 years )
Managing Director

SDWA Ventures LLC

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Investment Management industry)

March 1998 — Present (11 years 9 months)

SDWA Ventures helps entrepreneurs, start-up businesses and businesses that are looking to Breakthrough to the next level.

Co-founded the Minnesota Cup, a search for breakthrough Ideas with the Governor of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota - www.breakthroughideas.org

Raised over $4mm to thank the Troops from Minnesota serving in war zones since 9/11. www.thanksmntroops.com
Entrepreneur in Residence and Board Member

Carlson School of Management

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

1993 — Present (16 years )
Limited Partner

The Lusso Collection

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Hospitality industry)

2005 — 2008 (3 years )

The privacy of a vacation home The service of a luxury hotel

If you've heard of a destination club, but never really understood what it meant, you're not alone. What is a destination club? It is a new concept in upscale vacationing that combines the spaciousness and splendor of a private home with five-star service and amenities. A destination club offers its members access to a portfolio of luxurious private homes in a variety of locations. People tend to like belonging to a destination club because it has the benefits of second-home ownership, but with more flexibility and choice as to where you travel.

Think of joining a country club, only instead of unlimited golf, you enjoy unlimited access to a collection of stunning vacation homes located in the world's most exclusive vacation destinations. An unparalleled range of services and amenities ensure that your every need and desire is met on every trip. This is the essence of what it means to be a Member of The LUSSO Collection.
Co-Founder, Owner and Board Member

Spot Buy Spot

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

1996 — 2007 (11 years )

Co-Founder and Board Member

We deliver technology solutions to the media industry including media rep firms, media sellers, agencies and buying services. Our expertise in media consulting and development helps define the best business practices and make the most of existing media software solutions.

Our clients include: Comcast Cable, Cox Communications, Interep, Katz Media, LCI, Mindshare, National Cable Communications, Time Warner Cable and Universal McCann

www.spotbuyspot.com

On October 31st, 2007 SBS we sold SBS to Comcast and its business Strata Marketing.
COO North America

RMG Connect/J. Walter Thompson/Imaginet

(Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)

2001 — 2005 (4 years )
COO - Non-Traditional

JWT

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; wppgy; Marketing and Advertising industry)

2001 — 2005 (4 years )
President and COO

J. Walter Thompson

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; wppgy; Marketing and Advertising industry)

2001 — 2005 (4 years )

Part of an acquisition that lead what became JWT's 3rd largest and fastest growing business unit serving great customers including: 3M, United Health Group, the US Marine Corps, Ford, NASDAQ, Blockbuster, Novell, Cargill, Diageo, Kraft, Western Union, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Guidant, Thompson West, Roche, White Castle, Orkin, Nestle Xerox, Unilever, Merrill Lynch and the Diamond Trading Company.

Agency was named to the Top Ten List by AdAge and given a very strong rating by AdWeek.

JWT's non-Traditional Business Advertising Business'
COO

digital@jwt

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2001 — 2005 (4 years )

Another Brand we did business under inside of J. Walter Thompson
COO

connect@jwt

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2001 — 2005 (4 years )

Another Brand we did business under inside of J. Walter Thompson
COO

rmgConnect

(Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)

2001 — 2005 (4 years )

Another Brand we did business under inside of J. Walter Thompson
President

Imaginet/JWT

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

1995 — 2005 (10 years )
President and CEO

Imaginet

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 1998 — December 2004 (7 years )

Purchased back the company I sold to Imation. Grew revenues from zero to $4mm in 10 months and $14mm the following year. Serviced clients including Thompson West, Medtronic, 3M, Cargill and Goodyear
Director Electronic Marketplace

Imation

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; imn; Information Technology and Services industry)

1996 — 1998 (2 years )
President

Imation Internet Studio/Imaginet

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Internet industry)

1996 — 1998 (2 years )
Technologist - Manager

3M

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; mmm; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

1988 — 1996 (8 years )

Responsibilities included Corporate Functions, Line Businesses, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Logistics and new product development. Various staff, management and P&L responsibilities. Promoted 7 levels in 8 years.
AESR

Microsoft

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

1986 — 1988 (2 years )

Sold and supported the Education Channel for Microsoft.
Education Support/Contractor

Apple Computer

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; aapl; Computer Hardware industry)

1985 — 1987 (2 years )

Sold and Supported the Education channel
Utility Infielder

North Shore Computers

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

1981 — 1984 (3 years )

Dan Mallin’s Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

MBA , Business , 1994 — 1996
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

MBA , 1993 — 1995
Drake University

BSBA , Management/Computer Information Systems , 1984 — 1988

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Dan Mallin’s Interests:

Married and has three sons. In my free time, I enjoys spending time with his family at their lake cabin and snow/water skiing, playing the guitar and golfing.

Dan Mallin’s Groups:

Teaches classes at the U of MN Carlson School, and continuing education for the executive development center. He is a board member of the Brand Enterprise. Mallin, and family, lends his volunteer and financial support to the following organizations in the Twin Cities: Management Assistance Project; United Way; Jewish Family and Children’s Services; Minneapolis Crisis Nursery; and the Carlson School of Management. He and his wife, are raising $15mm for the current capital campaign for Beth El Synagogue. Mallin is on the board of the Balsam Lake Homeowners Association and is reforesting 100 acres of land in the area. His family also supports arts and culture in throughout the Midwest through organizations including the Ordway, Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Arts Center, and Chicago Arts Institute.

ExecTec
Executive Suite
PartnerPoint - An Online Community of Microsoft Partners
NetSquared
LinkedSEO
Linked n Chicago
On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
CPG Branding and Marketing Forum
Advertising Professional
Pharmaceutical Marketing
Plaxo.com
Online Business Owners
Internet Marketing
Google Group
Marketing Research Association
Market Research
eMarketing Association Network
CRM Experts
Online Advertising Professionals
Minnesota Networking Group
40 Under Forty Global Alumni Society
LinkedMinnesota
FastTrack 100 (8,000+ members!)
Search Marketing Salon
Search Engine Land
Minnesota Recruiters
e-Commerce Solutions
SearchEngineWatch.com Forums
University of Minnesota CEMBA
SpeakerMatch
"Online Advertising" | MMORPG & MMO GAMES INDUSTRY
Music and Entertainment Professionals
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Social Media Marketing Group
SEO_Group
Grafton Executive Search Recruiting and Career Network
3M - Current And Former Employees
The Association for Corporate Growth
Magnet 360 Network
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Dan Mallin’s Honors:

Mallin, a finalist for Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 2001 and currently for 2004, has been recognized by the Twin Cities’ The Business Journal, where he was named to their “40 Under 40” list. While he was an employee of 3M, Mallin was awarded the Pyramid of Excellence Award, Circle of Technical Excellence and Alpha Grants, which are internal grants funding research for the company. In 1996, Mallin was nominated to participate in then Vice President Al Gore’s business, education and government partnership, InfoTEST International. His role on the committee was to co-author a benchmarking program, which was published in 1997, for rating the business performance of business, education and government Web sites.

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Dan Mallin’s Experience

Board Member

Bellacor

Managing Partner

Board of Directors

Entrepreneur in Residence

Board Member

Carlson Brand Enterprise

Managing Director

SDWA Ventures LLC

Entrepreneur in Residence and Board Member

Limited Partner

Co-Founder, Owner and Board Member

COO North America

COO - Non-Traditional

President and COO

COO

digital@jwt

COO

connect@jwt

COO

President

Imaginet/JWT

President and CEO

Director Electronic Marketplace

President

Technologist - Manager

AESR

Education Support/Contractor

Apple Computer

Utility Infielder

North Shore Computers

Dan Mallin’s Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

Drake University

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