In this episode, we are interviewing Dan Ciporin, former General Partner at Canaan Partners!
Dan was a general partner at Canaan Partners, an early-stage institutional venture capital firm, until late 2020. While at Canaan he focused on financial technology (over 50% of his portfolio, including early-stage investments in Lending Club and Shopkeep), e-commerce, and marketplaces. Before his time in venture, he was the CEO of venture-backed e-commerce company Shopping.com leading it from zero to over $100mm in revenues in just 5 years, culminating in an IPO in 2004 and the subsequent sale to eBay in 2005. At that time he moved into venture investing, where 4 of his investments (Borderfree, Adap.tv, Lending Club and Shopkeep) have had IPOs or strategic exits of over $500mm each.
Dan continues to advise working with many incredible entrepreneurs, as they try to navigate the adrenaline-fueled, amazing, yet sometimes hazardous journey from early stage startup to successful company at scale.
NeonVest is a powerful tool that helps startups prove their worth and expand their operations. The platform provides access to potential investors and operators like Dan and equips entrepreneurs with the necessary resources to showcase their business’s potential for growth. By leveraging NeonVest, Dan was able to meet with entrepreneurs and in need of advice and fundraising.
NeonVest is a platform that helps connect entrepreneurs with investors and operators who recognize the potential for growth in these businesses. By leveraging these resources, startups can secure the funding and expertise they need to succeed.
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