About Daniel
I’m passionate about shedding light on the opportunities for building a better future food system. The system is under pressure from a growing population, climate change, and geopolitical instability. At the same time, a number of dynamic innovations are transforming how we produce, distribute, consume, and discard food. A few powerful examples are automation and robotics, AI, biotech, synthetic biology, precision agriculture controlled environment agriculture, and alternative proteins.
My goal is to help bring clarity on the current food systems transformation in a way that is knowledgeable, accessible, and structured. This supports individuals and organizations in understanding the changing landscape, how the food system may change, and how to start preparing for these transitions.
The Mission
To advance an environmentally sustainable and nourishing food system through the use of innovation and technology.
The Credentials
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10,000+
LinkedIn Followers
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30+
FoodTech startup investments
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3,000+
Newsletter Subscribers
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10+
Years experience on the Future of Food
Experience & Education
Daniel is a thought leader and entrepreneur known for insightful analysis, forward-thinking perspectives, and fostering dialogue on the future of food. He helps individuals and organizations understand the current food system, understand how it might change, and start preparing for it.
Experience
Founder, Solvable Syndicate (2023 - present)
Member, Food Innovation Hub Working Group, World Economic Forum (2020 - present)
Venture Partner, Mudcake VC (2021 - present)
Advisor, Nordic FoodTech VC (2020 - present)
Operating Partner, Blume Equity (2020 - present)
Mentor, Norrsken Accelerator (2021 - present)
Mentor, Big Idea Ventures (2019 - present)
Mentor, Katapult Ocean (2019 - present)
Investor in 30+ FoodTech startups
Previously,
Head of Strategy & Special Projects, Stockeld Dreamery
Consultant, Food Initiative, The Rockefeller Foundation
Consultant, The World Bank
Deputy Head of Trade, Royal Danish Consulate General, New York
Commercial Advisor, Royal Embassy of Denmark, Sweden
education
MS in Foreign Service, Georgetown University
LL.M. / J.D., Stockholm University
B.Sc. in International Business, Copenhagen Business School
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