Dan Freed

Dan Freed is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thesis, a company that specializes in personalized brain supplements and nootropics.12 Here are some key details about Dan Freed's background and career:

Education and Early Career

Dan Freed faced early challenges, including an ADHD diagnosis at age six and dropping out of high school at sixteen.1 Despite these setbacks, he went on to pursue higher education, earning:

• An MBA from INSEAD
• A Master of Advanced Management (MAM) from Yale University's School of Management2

Before founding Thesis, Dan worked in the culinary industry for several years, holding positions such as:

• Executive Sous Chef at Norwegian Cruise Line
• Saucier and Chef de Partie at Georges Blanc Restaurant and Resort (a Michelin 3-star establishment)
• Executive Chef Relief/Sous Chef at Club Med2

Founding Thesis

Dan co-founded Thesis in January 2017.2 The company focuses on developing personalized nootropic blends to enhance cognitive function. Thesis offers various formulas targeting specific outcomes such as:

• Energy Formula: to overcome fatigue
• Clarity Formula: to enter a flow state
• Motivation Formula: to decrease procrastination3

Entrepreneurial Journey

Dan's path to entrepreneurship was influenced by his personal experiences with ADHD and his discovery of nootropics while pursuing higher education.1 Under his leadership, Thesis has:

• Secured $13.5 million in funding
• Developed a data-driven approach to personalized supplements
• Collaborated with neuroscientists from prestigious institutions like Yale, Penn, and MIT12

Dan Freed's journey from a troubled youth to a successful entrepreneur in the wellness space showcases his resilience and innovative approach to addressing cognitive challenges through personalized supplementation.1