Dan Gonzales is a writer by nature with venture capital and startup experience. Fascinated by how entrepreneurs think and what gets them to perform, Dan developed close ties with the Silicon Valley founders and venture capitalists at VU Venture Partners. He holds a BA in English from University of California, Riverside. He hosts The Startup Mindsets Podcast, a platform that dives deep into how entrepreneurs make decisions and can run successful businesses.
Dan has invested in several early stage startups including Akash Systems, Contraline, Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment.
Dan worked as an executive assistant to Kaila Methven, an award winning fashion designer and celebrity.