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Danielle Strachman co-founded and is a general partner at 1517 Fund, backing young founders and scientists working outside conventional academic paths. She previously led the Thiel Fellowship’s design and operations and co-founded Innovations Academy, a San Diego charter school where she continues to serve on the board.
Danielle Strachman co-founded and is a general partner at 1517 Fund, backing young founders and scientists working outside conventional academic paths. She previously led the Thiel Fellowship’s design and operations and co-founded Innovations Academy, a San Diego charter school where she continues to serve on the board.
Career
Danielle Strachman holds a BA, Psychology; BA, Music (2002) from Simmons College.
Co-Founder and General Partner at 1517 Fund from 2015 to PresentEarliest-stage investing in dropouts, renegade students, and deep-tech scientists.IACo-founder and Board Member at Innovations Academy until PresentCo-founded the San Diego charter school and directed student growth during its first two operating years.
Design and Operations Lead at Thiel Fellowship from 2010 to 2015Built and operated the fellowship supporting young people pursuing projects outside conventional college paths.BIResearch Assistant and Psychometrist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center from 2001 to 2003Worked with Dr. Margaret O’Connor on memory research and neuropsychological assessment.
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Cosigns Received
These Cosigners say Danielle shaped their career
Joe ThomasCo-founder of Loom; product leader at Atlassian
Danielle and Michael were our biggest early believers. They met with us weekly, gave us feedback
