Dan Viederman

Dan Viederman is a prominent social entrepreneur and the Managing Partner at Working Capital Fund, a venture capital firm established in 2017. His focus is on investing in innovative solutions that enhance labor rights and improve conditions for vulnerable workers within global supply chains.12

Background and Experience

• Leadership Role: As Managing Partner, Viederman engages with entrepreneurs and tech innovators to develop tools aimed at scaling improvements for marginalized workers. His work emphasizes the use of emerging technologies, such as AI and blockchain, to foster transparency and accountability in supply chains.25
• Previous Positions: Before joining Working Capital Fund, he served as the CEO of Verité, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating forced and child labor through research and corporate engagement. Under his leadership, Verité received accolades including the Skoll Foundation Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2007.14
• Education: Viederman holds a degree from Yale University and an MA from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He also studied Chinese at Nanjing Teacher’s University.23

Contributions to Social Impact

Viederman's efforts have been pivotal in promoting systemic changes within supply chains, focusing on ethical practices and sustainable development. His commitment to social justice has made him a recognized figure in the fields of social entrepreneurship and impact investing.56