Don Layden

Don Layden is listed as Angel Investor at Don Layden. Location on record: Chicago, IL, United States. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Don Layden

Don Layden is listed as Angel Investor at Don Layden. Location on record: Chicago, IL, United States. This profile is categorized as Individual/Angel. A LinkedIn profile is on record. No verified website or published biography is on record for this profile yet; the details above are limited to the fields held in this database as of August 9, 2026.

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Role
Angel Investor
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
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Mr. Don Layden serves as Venture Partner at Baird Capital. Mr. Layden is the Board Member at Zipmark. He works with our Technology & Services team, providing strategic advice to the General Partner, assists with our evaluation of investment opportunities and works with our team to build value within the existing portfolio. In addition, in select situations, Don may be engaged directly by portfolio companies in Board roles and, or as a direct consultant to those companies. Previously, Don was President of the International Group and Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy, General Counsel and Secretary of Metavante. While there

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Don Layden (Chicago, IL, United States) — sector focus: Mr. Don Layden serves as Venture Partner at Baird Capital. Mr. Layden is the Board Member at Zipmark. He works with our Technology & Services team, providing s….
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Don Layden is based in Chicago, IL, United States.

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