Daniel Eckler

Daniel Eckler is a successful entrepreneur and investor who is currently the Founder of Spacecadet, a venture capital firm focused on marketing and early-stage investments.1 Here's an overview of his background and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Spacecadet: Daniel founded Spacecadet in December 2020.1 The firm describes itself as "The Marketing VC" and focuses on investing in and supporting bold founders building "world-changing moonshots at the frontiers of science and technology".4 Spacecadet has $30 million in assets under management and typically invests between $100,000 to $500,000 per deal, with a sweet spot of $250,000.2

Previous Ventures: Before Spacecadet, Daniel founded and successfully exited two startups:

1. Piccsy: An image-sharing social network that attracted over 35 million visitors per year. It was acquired in 2014.1
2. EveryGuyed: A men's lifestyle blog network with over 5 million readers per year. It was acquired in 2011.1

He also founded Mylo, an mCommerce fashion and home app that was recognized as one of the best new apps on iOS before being sunset in 2016.1

Consulting: Between 2016 and 2020, Daniel provided consulting services for major brands such as Facebook, Lego, Netflix, Nike, Spotify, and TikTok, working on digital and innovation initiatives.1

Education

Daniel holds a BA in English and New Media Arts from the University of Toronto - Victoria University, where he completed a double major program from 2004 to 2008.1

Achievements and Recognition

• Winner of Start Up Weekend 2011 for Vizualize.Me1
• His project ReciteThis won the Best Website for Teaching & Learning award from the American Association of School Librarians in 20141
• Has been featured in numerous prestigious publications, including AdWeek, Forbes, TechCrunch, and The Wall Street Journal3

Daniel Eckler's diverse experience as a founder, consultant, and now venture capitalist has positioned him as a notable figure in the tech and marketing industries, particularly in supporting early-stage startups and innovative technologies.