Dan Swan

Dan Swan, PhD, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and technology innovation. Currently a Venture Partner at VU Venture Partners, Dan specializes in sourcing and developing investment opportunities across various sectors, working alongside experienced partners with substantial success in the VC space. Dan serves as a Mentor at Techstars and holds advisory roles with multiple startups, including Templa.app, and is an ON Innovation Mentor for CSIRO. As a Co-founder and former CEO of Realar, Dan led the development of an augmented real estate application, highlighting a commitment to leveraging technology for business solutions. With a strong background in private equity and digital strategy, Dan has contributed to various successful ventures since starting at M&C Saatchi and has held leadership positions at companies like Hyro and Mogeneration. Dan's academic credentials include a Doctorate in Innovation Management and recent postdoctoral research in Interaction Design and Robotics.