Dan Schulman
Overview
Dan Schulman is a seasoned executive and investor with a distinguished career spanning multiple sectors, including technology, telecommunications, and financial services. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications, a role he assumed in October 2025. Prior to this, Schulman was the President and CEO of PayPal Holdings, Inc., where he led the company's transformation into a global payments platform, tripling revenue from $8 billion to $30 billion and significantly expanding its customer base. His leadership at PayPal was marked by a focus on financial inclusion and innovation in digital payments. Before his tenure at PayPal, Schulman held several prominent positions, including Group President at American Express, President and CEO of Priceline Group, and founding CEO of Virgin Mobile USA. He also spent 18 years at AT&T, where he became the youngest member of its senior executive team. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both the technology and financial sectors. In addition to his executive roles, Schulman has been actively involved in various boards and advisory positions. He serves as the Lead Independent Director of Lazard, Inc., and is a board member of Cisco Systems and the Cleveland Clinic. His commitment to social responsibility is evident through his involvement with organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations and the World Economic Forum's Steering Committee for global financial inclusion. Schulman's leadership has been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named to Fortune's list of the World's Greatest Leaders and receiving the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award in 2020.
Investment Focus
- Focus on technology and financial services sectors
- Interest in early to late-stage investments
- Geographical focus on the Americas, particularly the United States and Latin America
- Preference for companies with a strong commitment to social responsibility and financial inclusion
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Dan Schulman invest in?
Dan Schulman invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in California, United States. Dan Schulman is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Dan Schulman invest at?
Dan Schulman backs companies at Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Dan Schulman invest in?
Dan Schulman invests across United States, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Colombia.
What companies has Dan Schulman invested in?
Dan Schulman's portfolio includes PayPal, Cisco Systems, Cleveland Clinic, Verizon Communications, Lazard, AT&T, American Express and Priceline Group.
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