He is an entrepreneur, recovery advocate, and commercial leader, focused on advancing innovation in addiction care.
He first gained national recognition as the creator of Bug-Ban, an all-natural insect-repelling bracelet, with features in Forbes, Entrepreneur, People Magazine, and appearances on Oprah.
After overcoming a more than 20-year battle with alcohol and substance use, Dino authored the memoir There Is No Box and has become a respected voice in recovery, known for connecting lived experience with meaningful change in care.
Today, Dino leads Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Growth at OpiAID, where he works with providers, payers, and healthcare organizations to support adoption of real-time recovery technology. His focus is on building scalable partnerships and aligning clinical needs with practical, sustainable implementation across the continuum of care.
Dino is a sought-after speaker who brings a grounded, personal perspective to the evolving landscape of addiction treatment, with a focus on improving engagement, strengthening recovery pathways, and helping more people achieve long-term stability.