Dan Owens-Reid has navigated an eclectic career across entertainment, marketing, social media, and technology. Formerly a digital personality for MTV and a writer for MTVStyle, Dan's influence extends to platforms like BuzzFeed, MuchMusic, Nylon Magazine, Cosmo, and TIME. They've toured with artists like Lady Gaga and Kate Nash, managed influential queer figures including Stevie Boebi and Amber's Closet, collaborated with industry giants such as Apple, HBO, and Playboy, and played a pivotal role in developing the product strategy for a Web3 startup, taking it from concept to a thriving beta product. Dan has addressed audiences at over 150 universities and has distinguished himself as a keynote speaker, panel moderator, and workshop leader at conferences, symposiums, and corporate events. Dan is also the co-author of "THIS IS A BOOK FOR PARENTS OF GAY KIDS" (Chronicle, 2014).