Dan Neely
As of October 2026, Dan Neely is co-founder and CEO of Vermillio, an AI licensing and protection platform. He founded Networked Insights in 2006, a company that helps its customers make marketing and advertising more effective, after working as Scient's director of strategy. American Family announced its acquisition of Networked Insights in December 2017. In 2024, TIME named him to its list of most influential people in AI, and Vermillio announced a partnership with talent agency WME. Sony Music Entertainment and DNS Capital led Vermillio's $16 million Series A round in March 2025.
Timeline
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2006
Founding Networked Insights
He founds Networked Insights in 2006, a company that helps its customers make marketing and advertising more effective, after working as Scient's director of strategy.
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December 2017
Acquisition by American Family
In December 2017, American Family announces its acquisition of Networked Insights.
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2024
On TIME's 2024 AI list
TIME names him to its 2024 list of most influential people in AI, and Vermillio announces a partnership with talent agency WME to protect clients from IP theft.
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March 2025
A $16 million Series A
In March 2025, Vermillio announces $16 million in Series A funding, led by Sony Music Entertainment and DNS Capital.
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July 2025
A free version of the service
In July 2025, Vermillio says it offers a version of its service for free to everyone.
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As of October 2026
Co-founder and CEO of Vermillio
He is co-founder and CEO of Vermillio, an AI licensing and protection platform.
Sources and credits
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- Dan Neely > Events: New York 2013 | Speakers / Advertising Week
- Networked Insights - Wikipedia
- Dan Neely leaves Networked Insights
- Dan Neely
- Dan Neely | Mondo
- Vermillio: $16 Million (Series A) Closed For AI Licensing And Protection Platform
- This entrepreneur spots deepfakes for celebrities. Can he help average Joes too? - AOL
- Dan Neely - AI Infra Summit 2026