Who We Are

The Licensing Factory was constructed in Detroit with a strategic vision of helping clients build their full brand potential. Born in the industrial heartland with a network of global partners, we roll up our sleeves and go to work every day providing a full suite of services.

Danielle Meldau

Danielle is a 16+ year licensing industry veteran with expertise in strategy, brand extension, client services and account management. She has diverse industry experiences from the perspectives of the brand owner, licensing agency and licensing software provider. Prior to co-founding The Licensing Factory, Danielle’s licensing experience includes licensing management roles at Ford Motor Company, Global Icons and Octane5 International.

Co-Founder / Managing Partner

Mark Bentley

Mark is an 18+ year licensing industry veteran who successfully managed global licensing programs and strategic partnerships at Ford Motor Company. Additionally, he served as Global Licensing Director at Saleen Automotive and Account Director at Octane 5 International where he was responsible for managing key automotive and industrial client relationships.

Co-Founder / Managing Partner
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