Marko Danial

Creator. Founder. Visionary.

I’m a digital creator and entrepreneur helping brands and individuals grow through powerful storytelling, strategy, and content that actually connects.
 

Hey, I’m Marko Danial—but a lot of people know me as Pharaoic.

I’m a digital creator, entrepreneur, and founder with a deep love for storytelling, social media, and the power of building something from nothing. Whether it’s going viral, launching brands, or empowering creators, I live at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and culture. I don’t just make content—I build movements.

Honors & Awards

NAE Grand Challenges Scholar

Awarded by the National Academy of Engineering for addressing the “Joy of Living” challenge—engineering tools for discovery, virtual reality enhancement, and personalized learning.

2024

Magna Cum Laude

Academic honor from Saint Mary’s College of California for graduating with high distinction.

2022

Forbes Next 1000 Honoree

Recognized by Forbes as one of the youngest entrepreneurs on the Next 1000 list for my work with Techineer in digital media and consumer tech innovation.

2021

A journey rooted in curiosity

Saint Mary’s College of California

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Arts

University of Southern California

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

2020–Present
Techineer (Founder & CEO)

One of Instagram’s leading STEM communities, with 2.5M+ followers.

Grew and managed a global tech audience

Created viral tech content, collaborated with innovators

Led partnerships and brand campaigns

2021–Present
Pharaoic LLC (CEO)

Providing marketing and social media consulting for brands.

Managed network of pages with 5M+ reach

Executed data-driven campaigns

Developed creator-first strategies

2025
USC Viterbi (Course Producer – AME 409)

Supported the Advanced Automobile Innovation course.

Graded coursework, managed student teams

Aided in developing engineering materials

Facilitated project planning and student collaboration

2016–2023
Spzrts (Founder & CEO)


Built a sports media brand from scratch as a high school freshman.

Over 500K followers

Launched an e-commerce store

Promoted accessible, quality athletic gear

Featured Projects

01

Pharaoic Media

Personal media brand helping creators and startups grow fast.

02

Spzrts

Over 5M followers. Sports media that blends passion, fandom, and storytelling.

03

Techineer

Tech education and inspiration for Gen Z creators and engineers.

04

Creator Consulting

1-on-1 coaching and content strategy for individuals and businesses.

05

Brand Collaborations

Partnered with global and niche brands to make bold content.

06

Public Speaking

From creator panels to digital entrepreneurship talks.