Dani Lewis

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Dani Lewis is a CEO and founder of IKNP Solutions, specializing in building scalable desktop and mobile software apps. Her path to entrepreneurship reflects a powerful shift; after 25 years in journalism, she pivoted to build her own app development company. Inspired by the Good Soil Forum, she spent two years self-teaching, researching, and refining the tools needed to start her business. Through persistence and determination, Dani overcame challenges and successfully launched her innovative no code platforms and has built custom applications for prominent industry leaders.

Today, Dani helps businesses achieve digital ownership through launch-ready software solutions. Her work spans multiple industries, with a portfolio that includes the Ascend Core AI Learning Platform driving AI readiness to maturity for companies, alongside the Harvest Room App, preparing creatives to work in the entertainment industry, and the Community App built for seamless engagement. By utilizing her extensive background in communication and expertise in app innovation, Dani empowers others to overcome technical hurdles and build their own independent digital brands through the launch of her App Clinic Program.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How Dani transitioned from a veteran journalism background into a leader in app development.
  • Why you don't need to be a traditional programmer to build and launch high-impact software platforms.
  • How strategic lessons learned from using web apps ensure faster deployment and broader user access.
  • Why moving your brand away from "rented" social media space to your own custom platform is key to long-term growth.
  • How interactive software can be used to prepare professionals for the future of AI and high-tech industries.
  • How custom-built apps use personalized data to simplify daily routines and save users time and money.
  • How practical advice on managing technical roadblocks, such as payment integrations, through persistent problem-solving.
  • How specialized training platforms are preparing writers and producers for careers in modern media.
  • Why staying comfortable with the unfamiliar is a critical trait for a modern entrepreneur.
  • How key principles ensure your app scales with your business without technical setbacks.

about the show

Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.

In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.

This is what works.

It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.

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