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Dan Shapiro (Seattle, Washington, United States) — sector focus: General.

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Dan Shapiro's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.

Where is Dan Shapiro based?

Dan Shapiro is based in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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About Dan Shapiro

Dan Shapiro is the Co-Founder and CEO of Glowforge, a Seattle-based 3D laser printer manufacturer, and previously served as CEO of Robot Turtles, Google Comparison Inc., Sparkbuy, and Ontela while founding Photobucket. As an angel investor, he targets early-stage technology companies in seed, pre-seed, and early Series rounds, focusing on hardware, consumer electronics, SaaS, and the maker movement within Seattle and Silicon Valley. His investment thesis also includes consumer internet, mobile, finance, and education-based ventures, with a portfolio spanning 23 deals across sectors like tech hardware, e-commerce, and education. Typical check sizes are not explicitly disclosed, but he operates as an individual angel investing personal capital for equity, often participating in early rounds without confirmed lead/follow designation. Notable portfolio companies include Apptentive, Bonanza, FundersClub, Pathable, Photobucket, SparkToro, Skilljar, and U Grok It. Shapiro distinguishes himself as a Senior Research Fellow in Wharton’s Generative AI Lab and the author of the book *Hot Seat: The Startup CEO Guidebook*, reflecting a point of view grounded i

Dan Shapiro at a glance

Role: CEO
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Investor type: Individual/Angel
Focus areas: General
Portfolio companies listed: 6
Investments recorded: 6

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What does Dan Shapiro invest in?: Dan Shapiro (Seattle, Washington, United States) — sector focus: General.
How do I contact Dan Shapiro?: Dan Shapiro's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Dan Shapiro based?: Dan Shapiro is based in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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