Daniel Portillo

Daniel Portillo is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over two decades of experience in building companies from the ground up. He co-founded The General Partnership, where he focuses on a network-based approach to connect the right people with the right opportunities, accelerating early-stage companies from 0-1. His expertise lies in bringing together product, capital, and people to drive success. thegp+1

Known as a 'Godfather of VC Talent Partners,' Daniel built the 'Core Talent' function at Greylock, where he helped dozens of portfolio companies with hiring, recruiting, and establishing their talent acquisition strategies. He played a crucial role in creating new companies by connecting founders and recruiting Entrepreneurs in Residence, demonstrating his profound impact on talent ecosystems in venture capital. thegp+1

Daniel's career highlights include significant contributions to public service and open-source technology. He worked in People Operations at the United States Digital Service, assisting in building talent functions to improve government digital services. As an early employee and VP Talent at Mozilla Corporation, he ran all recruiting and HR, playing a key role in forming teams that developed fundamental internet technologies. thegp+1

Daniel is a proud first-generation Latino college student from a public university, reflecting a non-traditional path into venture capital. He identifies his background as a recruiter as an 'anti-resume for venture,' yet it has been instrumental in his success in connecting talent and fostering growth in numerous organizations. linkedin

He is an active advisor and investor in several notable companies, including TurbineOne (co-founder), The Public Health Company (Board Observer), Chainlink Labs, Devoted Health, Culture Amp, and TopFunnel. His investment profile on Signal by NFX also showcases his engagement with various startups like Defakto Security, Valkey, Runloop AI, Kenzo Security, EarthFast, Clazar, and Finix. nfx