Daniel Folkman

Daniel Folkman is the Senior Vice President of Business at Gopuff, a leading instant commerce platform with a global presence.

He has played a pivotal role in Gopuff's growth, overseeing key business functions and helping the company expand to 400+ micro-fulfillment centers across 1,000+ cities in the US and Europe.

During his seven-year tenure, Daniel led fundraising and M&A activities that raised over $4B in funding and facilitated major acquisitions such as BevMo!, Liquor Barn, RideOS, Fancy, and Dija.

He conceptualized Gopuff Ads, a successful blend of brand marketing and local logistics that now attracts significant investments from renowned CPG companies like PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Unilever.

Daniel Folkman has been instrumental in forging strategic partnerships for Gopuff with industry giants such as Chase, Mastercard, Hyatt, Uber, Grubhub, PayPal, Venmo, and high-profile personalities like Chris Paul and Selena Gomez.

Daniel's academic background includes a dual major in Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises and Finance, along with a minor in Economics from Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management in 2012.

An active advocate for entrepreneurship, Daniel has engaged in investment and advisory roles in numerous early-stage startups and frequently speaks at prestigious events like Bloomberg Tech Summit, SXSW, and AdWeek, sharing insights on innovation, retail, and digital transformation.

He is a member of the Young Whitman Advisory Council at Syracuse University and supports the university by offering strategic advice and guidance.

With a diverse professional journey that spans across various industries and roles, Daniel Folkman demonstrates a deep commitment to fostering business growth and innovation.