Hi, I'm Daniel Shellard - Co-Founder at Fiit
I am fueled by the challenge of building from zero and the strategic nuance of venture investing. I thrive in high-velocity environments where I can bridge the gap between initial vision and operational scale.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded Qubit and successfully scaled high-growth digital ventures from early inception.
Acts as a Venture Partner while maintaining leadership roles in the fitness technology sector.
Offers expert guidance to early-stage founders on operational scaling and venture fundraising mechanics.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Experience
Cut teeth in the high-stakes environment of early-stage corporate strategy at Google.
✦ Corporate Strategy
✦ Operations
Entrepreneurial Foundations
Co-founded Qubit, gaining critical insights into market disruption and early-stage team dynamics.
✦ Founder
✦ Market Disruption
Current Maturity
Leading Fiit while simultaneously acting as a Venture Partner, balancing building with investing.
✦ CEO
✦ Investor
💪🏻 Superpowers
Venture Catalyst
Bridging operational grit with investment foresight
✦ Identifies high-potential business models through a founder's lens
✦ Supports early-stage ventures with rigorous scaling playbooks
✦ Provides strategic governance as an active board partner
Scale Specialist
Architecting growth in highly competitive digital ecosystems
✦ Engineers data-driven strategies for rapid market penetration
✦ Translates complex operational goals into actionable team outcomes
✦ Transforms initial startup concepts into sustainable, high-revenue platforms
Strategy Operations Architect
Optimizing organizational performance and market positioning
✦ Analyzes operational bottlenecks to streamline core business functions
✦ Aligns cross-functional efforts with long-term commercial objectives
✦ Develops scalable infrastructure to support rapid organizational expansion
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new frontiers in the evolving landscape of European venture capital.
✦ Connecting with peer founders to exchange unconventional scaling insights and strategies.
✦ Discovering emerging industries ripe for disruption through strategic investment partnerships.
I can help with
✦ Reviewing pitch decks and providing candid feedback on founder-market fit.
✦ Mentoring early-stage CEOs on navigating the complexities of scaling operations.
✦ Advising startups on optimizing go-to-market strategies for sustainable growth.
I would love your help on
✦ Gaining perspective on untapped investment opportunities within emerging technology sectors.
✦ Understanding shifting regulatory landscapes for startups operating in global markets.
✦ Accessing honest insights from operators experiencing similar scaling pains today.