Daniel Kalish

Co-Founder & CEO at Nilus

Daniel Kalish is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nilus, an AI-powered cash management platform designed to streamline financial operations for businesses. He has been in this role since March 2022 and is based in New York, United States.1 2

Professional Background

Before founding Nilus, Kalish held several significant positions at PayPal, where he served as the Head of Market Development and Go-To-Market for Central Eastern Europe, Russia, and Israel from January 2019 to August 2022. His tenure at PayPal included various roles in business development and strategy across different regions, showcasing his expertise in fintech and financial operations.1 3

Education

Kalish graduated magna cum laude from IDC Herzliya with a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Law and Finance. He was also recognized on the Dean's List during his studies.1

Vision for Nilus

Under Kalish's leadership, Nilus aims to provide real-time financial clarity and control, addressing the challenges that finance and back-office teams face in managing fragmented data sources and manual workflows. The company's mission is to simplify and enhance the financial operations of next-generation companies.2

Highlights

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Experience

Co-Founder & CEO at Nilus (March 2022 - Present)

Head of Market Development & GTM at PayPal (January 2019 - August 2022); Senior Manager, Strategy and Commercial Ops at PayPal (July 2018 - August 2022); Business Development & Product Manager at PayPal (April 2017 - August 2022); Venture Capital, M&A at GKH Law Offices (September 2015 - December 2016); Business Development Manager at Wilder Investments (August 2013 - January 2015); Business Consultant at NOVA Project (2013 - 2014); Tech Lead at Ness Technologies (September 2012 - September 2013); Product Manager at IDF (2006 - 2010)

Education

Alon High School for Science and Arts, Ramat HaSharon (Multidisciplinary Studies for Honors, 2003 - 2006); The Interdisciplinary Center; Zell Entrepreneurship Program @IDC (2014 - 2015); IDC Herzliya (LL.B., B.B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Law and Finance, Dean's List, 2011 - 2015)