Nader Ghaffari

Nader Ghaffari is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator with extensive experience in technology research and startup ecosystems. As the Founder of Daybreak Insights since March 2023, Ghaffari focuses on identifying emerging technology startups and their products. Previously, Ghaffari co-founded and served as CEO of Venture Scanner from January 2013 to October 2022, providing actionable insights for corporate innovation programs. Ghaffari's experience includes partnership at NSV, where corporate futures were developed, as well as co-founding ShortForm Studios, a video platform. Ghaffari has also contributed as a Board Member and Treasurer for the National Brain Tumor Society. Early career roles included venture capital investing at Intel Capital and leadership positions at Intel Corporation. Ghaffari holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a BS in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley.