Episode 269

Episode 269: Dane Chapin, CEO Usaopoloy (The Op)

Published on: 21st November, 2023

Dane Chapin, a graduate from UCLA with a degree in Economics, has forged an illustrious career marked by an unwavering passion for entrepreneurship. Over the years, he has been the driving force behind the creation and ownership of numerous successful businesses spanning various industries.

Currently at the helm of USAopoly (The Op), a company he founded in 1994, Dane returned as CEO in January 2022. Throughout his tenure, The Op has forged partnerships with global intellectual properties, including Disney, Warner Bros., Fox, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, NFL, NBA, Elvis, Game of Thrones, Hasbro, Berkshire Hathaway, Nintendo, Microsoft, Mercedes Benz, and many others.

In 2008, Dane co-founded Zephyr Partners in San Diego, where the team developed residential developments exceeding a billion dollars in value. A testament to his multifaceted entrepreneurial spirit, Dane ventured into the creation of several other successful businesses, including Made Here Brands, in collaboration with actor Scott Eastwood.

In addition to his business ventures, Dane is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Serving on the board of the Zahn Innovation Program at San Diego State University, he actively supports and inspires student entrepreneurs through on-campus lectures, encouraging them to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

You can learn more about USAopoly (The Op) here: https://theop.games/

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Board Game Binge
Bingeable board game content from across the industry.
Do you love board games? I do! But do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes?

How do meet-up groups get organized? What is the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign? How do publishers get their games to market? How are people reaching their market in an ever more competitive market? What type of social media personalities are springing up in support of this industry?

James interviews experts from across the industry and takes a peak under the hood in his quest to understand this far reaching community. Each episode is bite-sized, clocking in around 30 minutes, so you can take nibbles, or binge several episodes at once.

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James is the president of Tin Robot Games, the publisher of 4 successful board Game Kickstarters; Tanks, but no thanks!, Queen of Scots: The Card Game, and Nutty Squirrels of the Oakwood Forest.

James is also the host and creator of the Board Game Binge Podcast, a short-format podcast dedicated to showcasing the personalities and professionals from across the board game/tabletop industry.

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