Daniel Hack
Entrepreneur and real estate investor focused on gratitude and community
San Diego, California
Summary
Mission-driven product entrepreneur: Hack founded Gr@titude Lenses to pair a consumer product with a mental-health and gratitude mission, donating sunglasses and resources to families affected by suicide and building an affiliated Daily Gr@titude community. sdvoyager+2
Real estate and fund-focused investor: As a founder/managing partner at Connection Capital, Hack moved from active house flipping to building a fund and sourcing passive real-estate investments, positioning himself as a fund operator and investor. theconnectioncapitalgroup+1
Local business operator and community leader: Hack owns and operates The Mad Beet in Pacific Beach and has engaged in local community initiatives; his role as a storefront owner and landlord/property-owner activities are documented in local news and municipal planning materials. fox5sandiego+2
Fundraising and market development experience for youth athletics: Hack has a multi-year history with Snap! Raise, serving in fundraising and market development roles and helping raise substantial funds for San Diego athletic programs. sdvoyager+1
Work
Education
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Writing
The Lens of Gratitude
December 1, 2024Profile piece outlining the origin story of Gr@titude Lenses following personal tragedy, and the movement's mission to encourage gratitude and support families affected by suicide.
EP. 60 - Daniel Hack: From MadBeet to Millionaire (podcast/video)
November 1, 2024Long-form interview episode in which Hack discusses his entrepreneurial journey, ownership of The Mad Beet, real estate investing and transition from active flips to building passive investing structures.
Community Highlights: Meet Daniel Hack of Gr@titude Lenses
May 1, 2021Feature interview describing Hack's personal backstory, the founding and mission of Gr@titude Lenses, and his work raising funds for local athletic programs.