Eric Dahan

A serial entrepreneur from Los Angeles, Eric Dahan launched his first start-up from his college dorm and has been shaping the creator economy ever since. After founding the social-shopping app Splurge, he co-founded Open Influence in 2013 to help brands harness the power of creators. Under his leadership the company has grown into a global agency working across multiple verticals and platforms, serving clients such as Disney, Google and Amazon. Open Influence’s proprietary AI and predictive analytics tools sort through billions of data points to match brands with authentic influencers and forecast campaign performance, making it a leader in machine learning within the advertising industry. Recognised on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and Inc.’s 30 Under 30 lists, Eric blends a background in international business with a passion for consumer psychology and game theory. He often speaks about transparency, measurement and the need to treat creators as true partners. Outside of work he mentors young entrepreneurs and invests in early-stage ventures that democratise digital commerce.