Dan Teran is a notable entrepreneur, investor, and community organizer dedicated to enhancing the American experiment. He co-founded Gutter Capital, a New York-based venture capital firm that builds companies to address significant issues confronting the United States and liberal democracies globally.

Dan is also the founder of Managed By Q, revolutionizing the industry by creating the world's leading platform for workplace teams, which was later acquired by WeWork. As Head of Corporate Development and Ventures at WeWork, he also played a key role in the company's success.

Dan's passion for sustainability, accessibility, affordability, and economic mobility has earned him recognition and respect from various organizations. He spoke at prestigious universities like Harvard, MIT, and NYU on the future of work and has been honored by Forbes 30 under 30 and Crain's 40 under 40 as a leading entrepreneur. He has also received the commendation of the White House and the United States Department of Labor.

Dan began his career in community organizing and progressive politics in Baltimore and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance from California State University, Northridge. Dan serves a non-profit organization committed to helping diverse and low-income New Yorkers find their first job in tech by being a member of the Board of Directors of Pursuit.