Dane Smestad

Dane Smestad is an experienced professional in the field of market strategy and project management, currently serving as the Director of Marketplaces at ThrivePass since March 2025. Prior to this role, Dane held the position of Director of Project Management at Wishlist from September 2022 until its acquisition by ThrivePass in March 2025. Dane's tenure at ThrivePass began in June 2017, initially as the Manager of Marketplace Strategy and later in various revenue operations roles. Additional experience includes working as an Account Executive at The Sliding Door Company, where Dane was recognized as a member of the company's prestigious $100k club, and roles at Biondi Diamond Jewelers and Kirk Jewelers that showcased strong project management and sales skills. Dane holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Entrepreneurship from California Lutheran University, obtained in 2015.