Daniel Heck

Partner

2022 - Current

Stage 2 invests in B2B software companies at Seed and Series A. I sit on the board and/or support our investments in Pear, Prequel, Slang, Cable, AeroCloud, and Terminal49.

Partner

2021 - 2022

OpenView invests in expansion stage software companies. I sourced and/or supported our investments in Highspot, Optimize Health, Postscript, project44, and Zipwhip (acq by TWLO for $850M).

Vice President

2019 - 2021

Senior Associate

2017 - 2019

Touchdown Ventures manages VC funds for large corporations such as Kellogg's, Aramark, 20th Century Fox, Allegion and TEGNA, among others. I helped run the VC program for TEGNA, sourcing and managing our investments in companies across the media and OTT video ecosystems. I sourced and/or supported TDV's investments in Tubi (acq by Fox for $500M), HudsonMX, and The Outline (acq by Bustle).

Senior Associate

2016 - 2017

HPA is a leading angel group with a focus in the Midwest US. I sourced and/or supported HPA's investments in Branch, Provi (previously Tiz), Shipbob, Fourkites, Popular Pays (acq by Lightricks), and more.

Apparel and Accessories Special Projects Lead, Merchandise Planning Operations

2014 - 2015

Work with internal and external teams to develop and improve strategies, tools, and processes

Senior Business Analyst, Target.com & Mobile

2013 - 2014

Merchandise planning and analysis for the Men's Apparel business.

Business Analyst, Target.com & Mobile

2012 - 2013

Merchandise planning and analysis for the Men's Apparel business. Previously worked in the Patio Accessories and Small Appliance businesses.