Dan Rockwell

Dan Rockwell is the founder of Meaning Optional, a startup focused on AI art production research and mentoring services, active since January 2024. Previously, Dan has held various positions, including Creative at Gatchell Rock Media and Board Member at RedBud SoftWare, Inc., where responsibilities included greenhouse management solutions. Dan's extensive experience includes a role in strategy and entertainment at Big Kitty Labs, serving as Program Manager at The Ohio State University's Technology Commercialization Office, and acting as Senior Insight Translation Associate at Lextant Corp. Early career highlights involve being CEO of JoeMetric and working in marketing and video post-production at ADV Films. Dan is an alumnus of Bishop Watterson High School, known for Advanced Frontier Dynamics.