Dan Strickland is an accomplished professional with over 10 years of experience in business operations, finance, and portfolio services. Strickland holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he was also a part of the Virginia Tech Endowment SEED program. He has worked with top companies in the fintech and proptech industries, including Divvy Homes and Opendoor.com. Additionally, he previously served as the Head of Operations, Finance, and Portfolio Services at Bloomberg Beta and as an Analyst of Strategy and Special Projects at Bloomberg LP. With a passion for helping people and a belief that software is the great equalizer, Strickland has honed his skills as a generalist builder and growing leader. His interests extend beyond building innovative applications and focus on substance over style in business. He prides himself on working hard, being nice, and having fun.