Daniel Povitsky

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About Daniel Povitsky

Founder-given nickname is “first ring Dan.” Not just because I’m my portfolio founders’ first call for advice, but because I actually pick up on the first ring. Founders don't have time to waste, so have someone by your side who cares and moves like you do. As a former track athlete and having built Vine over the past 5 years with an incredible team (including launching our offices in NYC and TLV), I can tell you with certainty few people move at my pace. I back founders who want more than capital. They want a partner who builds with them, challenges them, and sees the world as they do. I believe mutuality drives trust, and shared reality enables speed. I show up early, stay late, and help founders navigate the unglamorous 98% of building a great company.At Vine Ventures, we focus on the –1 to 0 to 1 stage: when nothing exists yet, but everything is possible. The name Vine reflects our belief that when you apply care and connection to something raw (like grapes), you get something extraordinary (like wine). DMs are open, so drop me a note and judge for yourself.Have a great day.