Hi, I'm Dan Engel - Member at YPO Pacific One
I thrive on building and scaling innovative software companies, transforming ideas into market leaders. My passion lies in empowering entrepreneurs and driving significant growth, both commercially and socially, particularly in creating solutions for homelessness.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Drove customer acquisition for Google and helped GoToMeeting reach $600M ARR.
Currently a GP at Santa Barbara Venture Partners, investing in tech startups.
Can help others by providing expertise in scaling customer acquisition and venture capital.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Digital Pioneer
Began entrepreneurial journey in 1997, deeply immersed in software and online business models.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ SaaS
✦ E-commerce
Growth & Acquisition Leader
Led customer acquisition at major tech firms and scaled a startup (FastSpring) to successful acquisition.
✦ Customer Acquisition
✦ M&A
✦ Executive Management
Venture Capital & Impact
Currently investing in and advising emerging companies while actively pursuing social impact initiatives.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Homelessness Activism
💪🏻 Superpowers
Growth Engine Architect
Proven ability to scale customer acquisition and revenue.
✦ Drove customer acquisition for Google, GoToMeeting ($600M ARR), Picasa.
✦ Expertise in digital marketing, lead generation, and online advertising.
✦ Successfully scaled SaaS platforms and e-commerce solutions.
Startup Lifecycle Navigator
From ideation and funding to exit and investment.
✦ Co-founded and scaled FastSpring to acquisition by Accel-KKR.
✦ Currently invest in and advise early-stage startups as GP.
✦ Deep understanding of M&A, business strategy, and market fit.
Community Impact Catalyst
Leveraging business acumen for social good.
✦ Passionate advocate and activist for homelessness solutions.
✦ Committed to driving positive change beyond commercial ventures.
✦ Seeks to integrate social impact with innovative business models.