Daniel Emilio Sabzehzar

Daniel Emilio Sabzehzar has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Daniel Emilio is currently the Managing Partner at Tesserakt Ventures, where they collaborate with leaders from academic institutions, corporations, governments, NGOs, and deep tech companies to develop thriving startup ecosystems that drive industry transformation. Daniel Emilio is also the CEO and Co-founder of Tesserakt Technologies, an organization focused on creating a unified system of community health information to bridge gaps in care using innovative tools and services.

Prior to their current positions, Daniel served on the Board of Directors at United Way Worldwide, the world's largest privately-supported not-for-profit organization. In this role, they played a key role in redesigning the organization's impact strategy through quantitative outcome measurement, program development, and technology-based approaches.

Daniel has also been involved in sports, having represented the National Volleyball Team of El Salvador as an athlete from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, they held research positions at CITRIS and the Banatao Institute, where they worked on leveraging the UC ecosystem for sustainable economic growth and poverty alleviation, and at the Blum Center for Developing Economies, where they focused on community engagement, research, and technology transfer for projects targeting high-risk populations.

During their time at UC Merced, Daniel was the captain and founding member of the UC Merced Men's Volleyball Team, demonstrating their leadership and teamwork skills. Daniel Emilio also worked as a Trip Guide for the Outdoor Experience Program, organizing and leading outdoor adventures, managing marketing initiatives, and curating and selling trips to students.

Overall, Daniel Emilio Sabzehzar's work experience showcases their ability to drive innovation, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and make positive social impact across various sectors.

Daniel Emilio Sabzehzar completed their education in a sequential manner. From 2009 to 2013, they attended Center for Advanced Research and Technology, Clovis West High School, where they obtained their High School Diploma with a focus on Biomedical Science. Following this, they pursued higher education at the University of California, Merced from 2013 to 2017. During their time there, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Epidemiology. Additionally, they hold certifications in CPR, First-Aid, AED, and Blood-Borne Pathogens, although the institution and exact dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.