In today's world, the purpose of being in business transcends mere profit-making. It lies in the profound realization that businesses have the unparalleled potential to positively impact people's lives. Whether through innovative products that enhance daily experiences, employment opportunities that empower individuals to thrive, or initiatives that actively uplift communities, businesses possess the remarkable ability to serve as catalysts for change. They become instrumental in fostering growth, creating sustainable solutions, and addressing pressing societal challenges. The purpose of being in business to help people is not just a noble aspiration; it is an unwavering commitment to harnessing resources, knowledge, and influence for the betterment of humanity.
DNT BLNK is on a mission to create strategic innovations that matter. We believe ideas have the greatest impact when they’re properly planned, executed, (fixed, tweaked, modified, pivoted and tweaked again). We’re passionate about implementing success for our projects and our partner clients through smart innovation, experience, collaboration and hard work.
Venture Studio
We build things that matter: innovative companies, strategies, products, technologies, and brands. We go beyond social entrepreneurship to community-focused ventures. We create business solutions that benefit our communities that also meet the business objective of providing investors a respectable ROI.
We enjoy pushing the envelope of what’s imagined and strive to make it a reality. To do this, we own and co-own several products and brands which we have conceived, developed and brought to market – from concept through launch and beyond.
As a venture studio, we also serve as a joint venture partner with companies whose needs exceed their own. We consult and advise clients on projects ranging from business development to new product launches.
What We Do
• We bring a combined 5 decades of innovative startup strategies – creating, launching, running and advising business – resulting in successful creation, planning, execution and follow-through all with the goal of highly profitable returns.
• We lead with our 4-step approach to creating and implementing our strategies in a way that takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process of startup. The method is continually evolving and changing to meet the needs of the market.
Key Contacts
Eric Berg — (Founder), life-long entrepreneur, change advocate for all that is “next”, brand and technology geek, strategic thinker, designer of special shape hot air balloons, one-time champion corvette race car driver and (former) drone pilot on the weekends. (it crashed in the Atlantic Ocean – don’t ask).
Miriam Ackerman — (Chief Strategy), started her first company at 14, a classically trained concert pianist, a theatre set designer, avid reader, former sound technician, circus manager, London socialite (not kidding about any of this) and super fan of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. “Though she be but little, she is fierce.”
Dan Weber — (Director of Operations) A Pittsburgh native, life-long baseball aficionado, Dungeons and Dragon’s champion and occasional stand-up comic (we’re still trying to get him to do a show at the office), Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and a steady calm – with a twist of dry humor – to the team. Dan has an MBA from Carlson School and a JD from the University of Minnesota.
