Dan Setterby

Dan Setterby is a seasoned professional leading the Engineering, Consulting and Applied Research team at Verizon's San Francisco Innovation Center and 5G Labs.

With almost two decades of experience in Innovation Management, Technology Strategy, Product Development, Business Development, and Digital Transformation, Dan excels in showcasing technical product demonstrations and POCs from Verizon's vast technology ecosystem.

Dan and his team at the 50,000 square foot Innovation Center drive innovation through over 250 workshops, executive briefings, ideation sessions, and STEM events annually, fostering a vibrant community both in-person and virtually.

Moreover, they strongly engage with the developer community, offering immersion days, hackathons, and access to 5G and MEC technologies.

The Verizon Innovation Center and 5G Lab led by Dan serve as a pivotal gateway vetting ISV's and strategic partners for the enterprise.

Dan's educational background includes a BA in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and an A.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Saddleback College.

His professional journey at Verizon includes roles such as Associate Director in Technical Product Management, Senior Manager in Engineering, Consulting and Applied Research, Manager in the Verizon Innovation Center and 5G Labs, Senior Consultant in the Verizon Innovation Center, Business Development Manager in the Verizon Partner Program focusing on IOT/M2M, and various sales roles.

Dan Setterby's expertise lies in driving innovation, technology strategy, product development, business sales, and fostering partnerships in the telecommunications industry.