Daniel A. Casanas

Daniel A. Casanas has a diverse work experience in the field of investments and venture capital. Currently, they are serving as the Head of Investments at the Stellar Development Foundation, where they oversee the Stellar Enterprise Fund. In this role, they are responsible for making direct investments and acquisitions in global fintech and blockchain companies. Daniel'sareas of interest include wallets, startup acceleration, banking infrastructure, cross-border payments, and access to financial services.

Outside of their current role, Daniel has also held positions as a Board Observer at NetXD Inc., Bitt, and Securrency. Daniel is an Associate Member at Angeles Investors and has served as the Program Lead for Stellar & Mentor at Techstars Payments Powered by Stellar and MoneyGram Accelerator.

Prior to their current roles, Daniel worked as the Corporate Development - Venture Capital at Ignite and as a Partner at Rokk3r. Daniel also had experience at DayRiver Capital, where they worked as a Private Equity Principal, focusing on investments in technology, AgTech, CPG, and real estate.

Overall, Daniel A. Casanas has a rich background in investments, venture capital, and blockchain technologies.

Daniel A. Casanas completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics from Duke University in the years 2004 to 2008. During their undergraduate studies, they also participated in a program at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) with a focus on Econometrics in 2006. Prior to attending Duke University, they attended The Hotchkiss School from 2000 to 2004. In addition to their education, Daniel A. Casanas obtained Series 66 and Series 7 certifications from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in 2008.