Edward Daciuk

Edward Daciuk is a seasoned professional with a rich background in finance, entrepreneurship, and technology. He holds a BS in Finance from The Wharton School and has a track record of success in various high-profile positions.

Edward began his career in corporate finance, assisting Fortune 500 companies in enhancing their market value. Later, he ventured into the entrepreneurial space by co-founding a successful fintech startup, with the support of KPMG, which was eventually acquired by a small investment bank.

Continuing his entrepreneurial journey, Edward played a pivotal role in the growth and sale of an Internet company for Inc. Magazine. Subsequently, after the acquisition of Inc. by Bertelsmann, he contributed to the establishment of an institutional derivatives pricing network, Pivot, which gained widespread adoption among top trading firms in the U.S.

Apart from his direct involvement in startups, Edward is actively engaged in fostering innovation at renowned organizations like Johnson & Johnson and the University of Pennsylvania. Through his development firm, Hackheads, he specializes in cutting-edge technologies such as mixed reality and artificial intelligence.

Edward's vast experience also includes significant roles such as Program Management Lead at KitelyTech, Founder at Hackheads, Principal at ExtensionEngine, VP Product Management at Trefis, Managing Director at Pivot, Inc., Vice President at Trendline Communications, CFO/COO at Inc.com, Managing Director in Investment Banking at Financial Resources Group, and Founder at Periscope Systems.

Moreover, Edward serves as a startup coach at Penn's Venture Lab and participates as a judge for MassChallenge, further illustrating his commitment to nurturing emerging enterprises and fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems.