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Dan Ratner
Entrepreneur, Writer, Technologist
Dan Ratner is a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and writer based in Chicago.2 He is currently the Chief Technology Officer of Entertainmint, Inc., a position he assumed in 2022.1 Ratner has an extensive background in technology and entrepreneurship:
- Co-founder and CEO of Public Good Software, Inc. (2013)1
- Director of Technology for Obama for America (2011)1
- CTO and COO of Sittercity, a matchmaking site for childcare (2005)1
Ratner has also held various board and advisory positions, including:
- Director of Open Books (2006-2010)1
- Director of Fulcrum Point New Music Project (2010)1
- Advisor for the Knapp Entrepreneurship Center at Illinois Institute of Technology (2009)1
- Director of Impact Engine (2015)1
- Director of Cure Violence (2018)1
He is known for his passion for using technology to make a positive impact on the world.4 Ratner is married to Genevieve Thiers and has twin sons named Leo and Ari.2 He is also a co-author of two books on nanotechnology.2
Ratner's educational background includes:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Economics from Brown University (1993-1997)1
- Attended Lake Forest Academy (1991-1993)1
- Attended New Trier High School before Lake Forest Academy1
In 2022, Ratner received the Luminary Award from Porchlight Music Theatre for his philanthropic and volunteer leadership in Chicago's music theatre community.3
Highlights
Oct 9 · cvg.org
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Dan Ratner - Cofounder & CEO at Public Good Software | The Org
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