The Team Behind the Intelligence
Veylan is led by industry veterans in advertising, media, and applied AI. We have run advertising agencies, launched global campaigns, and transformed how brands go to market. What sets us apart is a deep foundation in applied AI. For over a decade, we’ve developed intelligence systems that turn raw data into strategic action.
Anthony Iacovone
Chief Executive Officer
Anthony is a serial entrepreneur and early-stage investor whose career spans biotech, ad tech, and marketing technology. He co-founded and seed-funded AdTheorent, served as CEO through 2018, remained on its board, and helped guide the company to a $1.1 billion IPO in 2021. He also co-founded, funded, and led BioSymetrics, an AI-powered biodiscovery platform acquired in 2025. Within AdTheorent, Anthony conceived and spun out Barometric, later selling the cross-device attribution business to The Carlyle Group in 2019. Earlier, as founder and CEO of Augme Mobile, he helped pioneer mobile web, SMS, and QR-code engagement in the United States. His work consistently focuses on building scalable, intelligence-driven systems that redefine how industries operate.
Dirk Shaw
Chief Design Officer
Dirk has been at the forefront of digital innovation from the dot-com era through the rise of applied AI. He began by launching e-commerce platforms and B2B marketplaces during the dot-com boom, then went on to help develop Vignette’s Web Experience Management Platform during the Web 2.0 era. As a founding member of Social@Ogilvy under WPP, Dirk pioneered early influencer strategies during the rise of social media. At Ford Motor Company’s Content Factory, he directed multi-channel storytelling in the “brands as publishers” era. Today, his work focuses on applied AI system and product design. Dirk co-founded SecondSight, where he developed AI-driven platforms for cyber insurance underwriting, bringing deep design rigor to complex, data-intensive systems.
Quique Nagle
Chief Operating Officer
Quique is a seasoned operator, founder, and investor with more than 20 years of experience building enterprise software and services businesses. He served as CEO of Advisr from its founding in 2018 through its acquisition by Veylan in 2025, and now oversees operations, integration, and execution across the platform. Previously, Quique founded Denali Strategy, a multichannel advertising platform and media consulting firm. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles in New York and London at Collective Visto, acquired by Zeta Global, Digital Broadcasting Group, acquired by Alloy, Independent Television Networks, and Operative. He is an active investor and board member for emerging technology companies, funds, and nonprofits, and splits his time between Bozeman, Montana, and New York City.
Daniel Meehan
Board Member, Co-Founder
Daniel brings deep experience across digital advertising and marketing technology. As founder and CEO of PadSquad, he raised growth capital and led the company to a private equity investment from Star Mountain Capital in 2021. Earlier, he founded and self-funded Haven Home Media, which was acquired by Trusted Media Brands in 2010. Daniel is also an active investor and advisor across digital advertising, marketing technology, and financial technology, supporting companies as they scale through critical growth stages.
Jesse Rohland
Chief Technology Officer
Jesse is a lifelong entrepreneur who blends deep technical expertise with a builder’s mindset. He has founded four startups, including Pinch Media and JenJo, designing and scaling highly resilient platforms from the ground up. His career also includes senior engineering and product roles at companies such as Ghostery, Right Media, and Yahoo, where he worked across large-scale data systems and ad tech infrastructure. At Veylan, Jesse leads platform architecture and engineering strategy, with a hands-on approach that spans infrastructure, product, and applied AI. Though based in New York City, his heart, and occasional frustration, still belongs to Philadelphia sports teams.
Lynn Browne
SVP, Customer Success
Lynn leads customer strategy, implementation, and long-term impact across brands, agencies, and ad tech partners. She focuses on turning complex data and technology into systems teams can actually use, helping organizations move from insight to action with measurable results. Prior to Veylan, Lynn co-founded BrandVerge, a modern paid media agency working with national brands and platforms. Her background spans media strategy, analytics, operations, and product collaboration, with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to modernizing how teams plan, execute, and measure marketing.
Mollie Kehoe
SVP, Sales
Mollie leads go-to-market strategy, partnerships, and revenue growth across brands, agencies, and media organizations. Her focus is translating powerful AI capabilities into clear commercial value, helping teams modernize how they plan, sell, and scale with confidence. Before Veylan, Mollie co-founded BrandVerge, a boutique media strategy and activation agency that partnered with leading advertisers and platforms before merging into Veylan. Her experience spans media sales, sales operations, strategy, and client leadership, with a strong emphasis on building durable revenue models and long-term customer relationships.
Peter Kang
Brand Lead
Peter bridges creative vision and operational scale, leading how Veylan tells stories and shares its brand story in an AI-first world. He co-founded the pioneering digital agency Kioken and has led brand and platform transformations at the intersection of technology, media, and design. Most recently, Peter has advised global media and AI companies, developing internal creative organizations, unifying content systems, and integrating intelligent workflows across strategy, production, and performance. A longtime agency executive and filmmaker, he also pursues storytelling through film, photography, and documentary work. His leadership style emphasizes empathy, clarity, and high standards, enabling creative teams to thrive across disciplines, cultures, and emerging technologies.