Dan Maccarone

Overview

An angel investor based in New York, Dan Maccarone has a diverse investment portfolio that includes companies such as FunnelFire, Librify, Kinsa, Zillabyte, Skift, TRED, Keaton Row, higi, Blade, and Fieldlens. His investments span various sectors, including healthcare, enterprise software, design, startups, mobile, clean technology, productivity software, consumer internet, marketing, and media and entertainment. In addition to his investment activities, Maccarone is the CEO and co-founder of Charming Robot, a product design company based in New York City. He has been instrumental in shaping online product strategies for startups and media companies, including Foursquare, Rent The Runway, Jetsetter, and Savored. His experience also extends to television, music, and print media, having worked with Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Gawker, Saturday Night Live, Universal Music, and The Wall Street Journal. Notably, he played a significant role in creating the original strategy and user experience for Hulu. Prior to founding Charming Robot, Maccarone co-founded the design agency Hard Candy Shell. He holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from Colby College in English and Performing Arts. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Fletcher School at Tufts University. His extensive background in product design and strategy informs his approach to angel investing, focusing on companies that align with his expertise and interests.

Investment Focus

• Innovative product or service
• Scalable business model
• Strong management team
• Clear market demand
• Potential for significant growth

Portfolio Companies