Daniel Selz

Daniel Selz is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in innovation, partnerships, and impact across various industries. As the Director of Innovation at Leadership Now Project since September 2022, Daniel focuses on developing an innovation framework to enhance democracy and electoral systems. Prior to this, Daniel served as Vice President and Senior Director of Partnerships & Impact at XPRIZE, where responsibilities included impact reporting and building partnerships for major initiatives like the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal challenge. Daniel's background also includes advisory roles in fintech marketing, screenwriting for major film studios, management of test preparation services, and grassroots organizing for the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign. Daniel holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and a B.A. in Philosophy from Carleton College.