Dan Meier

Dan Meier is a prominent figure in the startup ecosystem, currently serving as the Managing Director of START Summit and START Hack, as well as the Vice President at START Global. His leadership roles at START Global have involved overseeing significant events that foster entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly targeting seed-stage startups. During his tenure from July 2020 to July 2021, he was instrumental in organizing the START Summit, which attracts thousands of participants and features numerous speakers from various industries.13

Background and Education

Dan Meier holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. His academic background laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial pursuits, including his involvement in organizing large-scale events aimed at connecting startups with investors and resources. Notably, he led efforts to create an accelerator program for students from Latin America to engage with the Swiss startup ecosystem.2

Career Highlights

• Co-Founder of VectorFlow: After his time at START Global, Dan co-founded VectorFlow, a platform designed to help businesses leverage AI for automating tasks and enhancing workflows. This venture reflects his ongoing commitment to innovation and technology.2
• Growth & Operations at Blair: Prior to launching VectorFlow, he was part of the core team at Blair (a Y Combinator startup), where he focused on scaling operations and building their platform.2

Dan Meier's blend of event management expertise and entrepreneurial spirit positions him as a key player in the global startup community, particularly within Switzerland's vibrant tech landscape.