Daniel Sinclair

Corporate development and corporate venture capital leader: Daniel has built and led The Co-operators' corporate venture capital platform and served as Vice President of Corporate Development, driving strategic investments, partnerships and innovation aligned with the organisation's priorities across fintech, insurtech, climate and wealth sectors. cooperators+1

Active strategic investor and deal lead: He has represented Co-operators in strategic financings and partnerships (examples include investments in Responsive AI, Coop Exchange and participation in climate/impact funds), emphasizing commercialization and ecosystem building. fintech+2

Board and governance experience across cooperative financial services: Daniel serves on and has served on multiple boards (including Coop Exchange, CU CUMIS holdings and other sector organisations), contributing governance oversight and committee-level work on risk and human resources/compensation. coop+1

Mentor and ecosystem builder in early-stage deep-tech and AI-driven risk: He mentors AI-driven risk and insurance startups through the Creative Destruction Lab (University of Wisconsin stream), supporting commercialization and founder development. creativedestructionlab+1