Dan Levitan

Dan Levitan is a highly experienced venture capitalist, having co-founded Maveron LLC in 1998 with Howard Schultz. His expertise lies in identifying and nurturing consumer-focused businesses, leading many successful investments and exits in companies such as zulily, Potbelly, Trupanion, Capella Education Company, eBay, and Shutterfly. He is recognized on the Forbes Midas List and has been named NASDAQ private company director of the year for his contributions to the technology investment sector. maveron+3

Beyond his venture capital work, Levitan is an active board member for numerous companies and philanthropic organizations. He currently serves on the boards of Allbirds, daring foods, Domain Money, Engageli, Pacaso, Trupanion, and Two Chairs. He also holds significant roles at Seattle Children’s Healthcare System and Seattle Children’s Hospital, including Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and a member of the Investment Advisory Committee, and chairs Brothers for Life, a charity supporting wounded Israeli combat soldiers. wikipedia+3

With a background in investment banking, including 15 years as a Managing Director at Wertheim Schroder & Co., Levitan has a deep understanding of finance and corporate strategy. He led the consumer group and established the West Coast investment banking division for Schroder, playing a key role in over 100 public offerings, strategic acquisitions, and equity monetizations before transitioning to venture capital. wikipedia+2

Educationally, Levitan holds a BA magna cum laude in History from Duke University (1979) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (1983). He maintains ties with his alma maters, serving on the board of The Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School and actively mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs. wikipedia+4