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Dan Reed

Managing Director, President of American Family Ventures

Madison, Wisconsin

Work Experience

  • Managing Director, President

    2013

    A pioneer in insurtech venture capital, American Family Ventures (AFV) is a multi-limited partner VC firm focused on the future of insurance. AFV invests in early-stage companies driving insurance innovation from inside the industry as well as from adjacent sectors. Limited partners span most major lines of insurance and represent over $100 billion in assets and over $35 billion in annual premiums.

  • Founder

    2007 - 2013

    Software to find productive fishing locations using patented multifactorial searches of high definition bathymetric surveys. Exited to a leading marine electronics company.

  • Director

    2007 - 2012

    Various roles including corporate and marketing strategy, agent support, integrated channels, and business development.

  • Strategy Consultant

    2001 - 2006

    Provided strategic consulting for large enterprises in retail, consumer goods, aerospace, telecommunications, and technology sectors.

1995 - 1998

  • Pitcher

    1995 - 1998

    Minor league left handed pitcher (with no fastball)