Dan Kimball

Dan Kimball is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Yelp, a position he has held since November 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing Yelp's marketing strategy, customer acquisition, and brand development across both business and consumer audiences.16

Professional Background

Before joining Yelp, Dan served as the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Eventbrite, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company and contributing to its successful IPO. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at various organizations, ranging from startups to established multi-billion dollar companies. Notably, he also held the position of Vice President of Marketing at CoStar Group and has been involved in advisory roles for numerous high-growth startups.124

Education

Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Colgate University, which complements his strategic approach to marketing and leadership.14

Current Role and Responsibilities

At Yelp, Kimball leads all aspects of marketing, focusing on brand growth and engagement strategies that connect consumers with local businesses. His expertise extends to developing customer acquisition strategies and managing marketing operations.15

In April 2023, he transitioned to become the Chief Marketing Officer at Spectrum Equity, where he now advises portfolio companies on marketing strategies while continuing to leverage his extensive background in the tech sector.23