Dan Levitan

Dan Levitan is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, best known as the co-founder and partner of Maveron LLC, a consumer-focused venture capital firm.1

Professional Background

Dan Levitan has over 30 years of experience in venture capital and investing.3 He co-founded Maveron LLC in 1998 with Howard Schultz, the former CEO and Executive Chairman of Starbucks Coffee Company.1 Prior to founding Maveron, Levitan spent 15 years in investment banking, primarily focusing on consumer businesses.2

Maveron LLC

Maveron is an early-stage, consumer-only venture capital firm that invests across the United States in end consumer brands.1 As a co-founder and partner, Levitan has led many successful investments, including:

• zulily (NASDAQ: ZU)
• Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB)
• Trupanion (NYSE: TRUP)
• Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA)
• eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY)
• Shutterfly (NASDAQ: SFLY)1

Current Board Positions

Dan Levitan currently serves on the board of directors for several companies, including:

• Allbirds
• Daring Foods
• Domain Money
• Engageli
• Pacaso
• Trupanion
• Two Chairs23

Education

Levitan holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA (magna cum laude) from Duke University.3

Philanthropy and Recognition

Dan Levitan is actively involved in philanthropic efforts. He serves as:

• Vice Chair of Seattle Children's Foundation board
• Member of the Investment Advisory Committee for Seattle Children's
• Board member of The Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School
• Chair of Brothers for Life1

In recognition of his achievements, Levitan has been named on the 2014 Forbes Midas List as one of the world's top investors.4