Dan Coole

Dan has decades of experience in go-to-market introduction of innovative solutions to multiple industries and markets. He has led strategy, development, product, marketing and sales efforts for both global and startup companies. Dan was on the management team for two successful software startups including OZ Communications, which pioneered mobile internet messaging. He led incubator efforts for Fidelity Investments (fintech), created partner SaaS ecosystems for Toshiba Global Commerce (retail), and developed markets for new products with Ericsson (consumer) and Mitsubishi Electronics (telecom). Dan has created value from advanced technologies to include AI/ML, Web3, AR/VR, IoT, 5G, and Edge computing. He also has broad experience in corporate development to include buy and sell-side M&A, strategic partnering, and IP investment and licensing. Dan received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech. He resides in the Research Triangle Park area outside of Raleigh, NC with his wife while staying connected with their three adult children.