Dalton Caldwell is a prominent figure in the tech industry with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, management, and consulting. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Y Combinator, a well-respected startup accelerator responsible for launching companies like Dropbox, Airbnb, and Stripe. Prior to that, Dalton was the founder/CEO of App.net, a social networking platform that focused on data privacy and ownership. He also founded Imeem, a social media platform that allowed users to discover, share, and listen to music.

Dalton started his career as an intern at VA Software before becoming a consultant at Myspace. He then went on to attend Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. With his keen understanding of human behavior and technology, Dalton has become an influential force in the startup world. His expertise lies in developing cutting-edge products, building highly effective teams, and driving growth for early-stage companies.