Get To Know Dan
Dan joined NC TECH in April 2025. Dan is responsible for the Executive Networks with a focus on startups, emerging, and growth NC headquartered tech companies.
Hometown: Canajoharie, NY
College: NC State (PhD), Indiana Univ (MBA), Univ of Richmond (BA)
Favorite Movie? Deadpool, or Princess Bride
Favorite travel destination? West coast of Ireland, and anywhere with my family
When/where/who would you choose to visit in a time machine? My stepsons births…
Favorite word? Coopetition
Favorite/Current Book? Foundation Trilogy (Asimov); Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow (Harari)
Which actress/actor would you cast to play you in a movie? Matt Damon (not funny enough to warrant Ryan Reynolds)
What is your motto? Try to live life by the Platinum Rule, ‘Treat people the way THEY want to be treated’
Favorite thing to do when not at work? Watch/cheer for Hurricanes, RedSox, NC State teams; play with new puppy
Most incredible thing learned at NC TECH? A community of peers can elevate everyone’s perspective/knowledge beyond where they would have reached on their own.