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Bart Szaniewski

Co-Founder of DadGang | DTC Marketer

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About

Bart Szaniewski is a brand builder and digital strategist with over a decade of experience driving growth for DTC and lifestyle brands. As Founder of DadGang.co, he blends creative storytelling with data-driven marketing to build authentic communities around parenthood and culture. Previously, as Account Director at Mint, a Social Chain agency, Bart served as Head of Growth for over 30 brands, leading their acquisition, retention, and creative strategies. The experience gave him a unique vantage point into the mechanics of scaling diverse ecommerce businesses and refining the systems that drive sustainable growth. Earlier, Bart led marketing at Strideline, rising to VP and Head of Brand, where he managed collaborations with athletes and icons like Rick Ross, Nipsey Hussle’s TMC, and the Seattle Seahawks. His leadership helped transform Strideline from a local startup into a nationally recognized lifestyle brand, combining cultural storytelling with measurable performance results. How Bart Can Help: 1. Build and scale lifestyle or DTC brands with strong identity and community 2. Develop and manage influencer and partnership campaigns that convert 3. Create paid media strategies across social and performance channels 4. Design growth systems balancing brand authenticity with profitability 5. Mentor founders on leadership, branding, and creative execution