Raphael Danilo

Raphael Danilo is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor, known for his role as the Co-Founder & CEO of Yobs, an AI co-pilot company for recruiting teams that was acquired by Gong in 2022.

Following the acquisition, Raphael transitioned to Gong as a key figure in developing products for recruiting and HR teams and later expanded his responsibilities to include overseeing product strategy and growth for new ventures.

In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Raphael is a General Partner at Darkmode Ventures, a prominent early-stage venture fund specializing in B2B, AI, and infrastructure software startups.

His investment philosophy at Darkmode Ventures focuses on providing significant value to startups with check sizes ranging from $100k-$200k, aiming to be the 'super angels' that founders seek.

Raphael's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Southern California, Università Bocconi, and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as part of The World Bachelor in Business program.

With a rich history of roles such as Director of New Products Strategy and Growth at Gong, Limited and General Partner at various firms, Advisory Board Member at Vareto, and Director of Product Management at Gong, Raphael brings a diverse set of skills and experiences to the table in the tech and investment sectors.

Raphael Danilo is particularly interested in engaging with individuals in the B2B software and AI space, especially those from 🇫🇷, showcasing his passion for innovation and collaboration in the tech industry.