Danny Desatnik
A producer at heart who lives at the intersection of developing creative talent, bringing live events to the world and curating spaces for creatives.
Who I Am
I am deeply passionate about bringing ideas to life with the creatives I believe in.
Throughout my career, I’ve found different ways to do that — facilitating partnerships, producing live events for creators, hosting creative retreats around the world, or connecting the right people at the right time.
In 2024, I combined my love for music, live experiences and storytelling by creating a live event series called Playlist Storytellers. The event explores how songs play a role in our lives. PLST is a staple in Toronto and has been featured in NYC, Melbourne and the 2026 JUNOS weekend.
MY TIMELINE
2021: Started the Creator Culture podcast. For 70 episodes I interviewed underrated creators to understand their craft and build a case for why people should believe in them.
2022: Co-created the live event series, Meet The Creators. The event aimed to bring the best marketers and creators in different major cities together to further the influencer marketing industry. We hosted the event in Toronto, NYC, Chicago and LA.
2024: Joined Creator Camp to help them produce their annual summit in Switzerland for 100 of the best young, artistic creators on the internet. In December 2024, I produced the first Playlist Storytellers show in NYC.
2025: Helped Creator Camp produce their inaugural film festival in Austin, TX, CAMP FILM + FEST, for 1,200 creatives.
2026: Brought Playlist Storytellers to Melbourne and the 2026 JUNOS weekend
Supporting creatives
Nothing is more exciting to me than finding a creative whose craft is undeniable, believing in them and playing a role in helping them succeed.
You can reach me at danny@popfoa.com or @datkeed on instagram
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I love producing events that are creator-led. Creators trust creators. I don’t want to get in the way of that. Instead, I want to amplify their craft and build their brand in the process.
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Being a great public speaker is a massive competitive advantage in the age of AI. It’s a skill that’s hard to develop but that makes it the more valuable. I love helping creators add this skill to their arsenal.
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Sometimes bringing an idea to life requires the support of a brand who sees and understands the vision. I enjoy being the conduit to making those partnerships happen.