Timothy Daniel

Timothy Daniel is an entrepreneur with a strong background in law and energy, currently serving as the CEO of Rimba. His company leverages AI to automate environmental compliance reporting for industrial and energy firms, addressing the complexities of regulatory compliance with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. berkeley+2

Daniel is an alumnus of the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business MBA program and a participant in Y Combinator's Spring 2025 batch. His entrepreneurial journey is marked by a pivot from legal research to energy compliance, informed by his prior experience as Sr. Legal Counsel and Head of Compliance at Integra Infrastructure & Energy Group. berkeley+2

He developed Rimba within the AI Entrepreneurs at Berkeley incubator (Fall ’23 Cohort), demonstrating his ability to innovate within academic and startup ecosystems. Rimba's success, including a $100K win at the AI Entrepreneurs Demo Day, highlights his strategic approach to problem-solving and startup growth. linkedin+2

Originally from Indonesia, Daniel has a global perspective, having transitioned from a legal career in Indonesia (including roles at Integra Infrastructure & Energy Group and as a Legal Policy Advisor for the Republic of Indonesia) to founding AI-driven startups in Silicon Valley. He also co-founded LEXARI, a platform for automating legal research. iheart+1