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778 people in our graph share verified history with Dakin — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Paul KwanunlockedDakin: together at Stanford University (2008–2011)
×9Dakin: together at Stanford University
×2Dakin: together at OpenGov
About
Dakin Sloss combines Stanford Bio-X scientific training and ex-CEO experience at physics-driven energy company Tachyus, running Satchitananda Foundation and offering high-touch, founder-as-customer support while promoting moonshot science on futurist platforms.
Contact· published on Dakin's own website
Invests in
BiotechDeep TechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace Tech
Experience
- Prime Movers LabFoundercurrent2018 — present
- E-SpaceInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- HarkInvestorcurrent2026 — present
- Gilgamesh PharmaInvestorcurrent2020 — present
- Tarana Wireless, Inc.Directorcurrent2020 — present
- Focused Energy Inc.Chairmancurrent2021 — present
- Dakin's FundInvestor2013 — 2018
- TachyusFounder, CEO2013 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- OpenGov Inc.Founder, CEO2011 — 2013Los Altos, CA
- California Common SenseExecutive Director2011 — 2012Los Altos, CA
- Stanford Physics DepartmentResearch Assistant2010 — 2011
Skills & more
Fundraising19Leadership44Visioneering4Physics6Philosophy Of Science2Entrepreneurship66Public Speaking20Technical Recruiting2Inspiration1Strategic Planning8Media Relations5Product Management1
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Start-upsPythonPublic RelationsRecruitingDjangoSocial MediaCRMData AnalysisLanguages German · Spanish
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Investments
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Colleagues at Prime Movers Lab
Aaron Mandell
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Amy Kruse
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Andre Jabban
Partner and Head of Capital Formation at Prime Movers Lab
Andrei Iancu
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Bill Gross
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Blake Scholl
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Brandon Simmons
General Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Brantley Sydnor
Operations Manager at Prime Movers Lab
Network8
Alex RodriguezScout
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at A-Rod Corp
Amy KruseScout
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Brian YeeScout
General Partner at Saints Capital
Rayyan IslamScout
Co-Founder and General Partner at 8090 Industries
Tetsu NakajimaScout
Investor at 15th Rock
Tom ChiScout
Physicist and designer investing in the tools for a regenerative future
Tony FlorenceScout
Co-CEO at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Brandon Simmons
General Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Investors connected to Dakin in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dakin Sloss?
- Dakin Sloss combines Stanford Bio-X scientific training and ex-CEO experience at physics-driven energy company Tachyus, running Satchitananda Foundation and offering high-touch, founder-as-customer support while promoting moonshot science on futurist platforms.
- Where does Dakin Sloss work?
- Dakin Sloss is Investor at Prime Movers Lab.
- What does Dakin Sloss invest in?
- Dakin Sloss invests in Biotech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Space Tech.
- What check size does Dakin Sloss write?
- Dakin Sloss typically writes checks of $2M – $30M.
- What companies has Dakin Sloss invested in?
- Investments tracked here include AuditFile, BuildZoom, Dalan Animal Health, Focused Energy, Heliogen, Lifekind, Momentus, Nelumbo, Paradromics, Tarana Wireless, The Path.
- Where did Dakin Sloss go to school?
- Dakin Sloss studied at Stanford University (B.S., Mathematics, Physics, Philosophy); Clayton High School.
Founder mafias
Stanford University mafia1,934
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Peter ThielB.A.Founded PayPalReid HoffmanB.S.Founded LinkedIn +2David SacksB.A.Founded YammerKeith RaboisB.A.Founded OpendoorGarry TanBSFounded Y Combinator +1Joe LonsdaleBSFounded Opto +5
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Prime Movers Lab mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Bill GrossVenture PartnerFounded X1 +5Kam GhaffarianVenture PartnerFounded Quantum Space +1Aaron MandellVenture PartnerFounded Quidnet +1Blake SchollVenture PartnerFounded Boom Supersonic +1Dakin SlossFounderFounded Tachyus +1Henric SuuronenLimited PartnerFounded Play Ventures +1
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Gilgamesh Pharma mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Dakin SlossInvestorFounded Tachyus +1Tim SchlidtBoard ObserverFounded Palo SantoMolly LawrenceBoard ObserverFounded Palo SantoJonathan SpornExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded Gilgamesh PharmaceuticalsAndrew KruegelExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded Gilgamesh PharmaceuticalsDaniel UmbrichtHead of Clinical DevelopmentFounded Amporin
OpenGov mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Focused Energy mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Stanford University2,000
Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalMike Maples JrCo-founding Partner at Floodgate
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hark4
Also worked at Gilgamesh Pharma11
Justin BriggsScientist, entrepreneur, and investor building companies at the nexus of biology, chemistry, and engineeringAmy KruseVenture Partner at Prime Movers LabTim SchlidtCofounder at Palo SantoMolly LawrenceVice President, Human Resources, Life Sciences at Bain Capital Life SciencesEdny InuiInvestor at Palo Santo VCJonathan SpornFounder at Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals
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