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Daniel Baker

Investor

Investor at Sand Hill Angels

Santa Barbara, California, United States

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About

Daniel Baker is the founder and former leader of FlightAware, a global flight tracking and aviation data platform acquired by Collins Aerospace in 2021. He holds FAA certifications as a commercial pilot and flight instructor. Baker serves on the board of directors of the National Business Aviation Association and previously served on the boards of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, and Aspen Public Radio.

Experience

  1. National Business Aviation AssociationMember, Board of Directorscurrent2025 — present
  2. Sand Hill AngelsMember and Investorcurrent2024 — present
  3. Aspen Public RadioMember, Board of Directorscurrent2023 — present
  4. Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space MuseumMember, Board of Directorscurrent2017 — present
  5. Collins AerospaceStrategic Advisor2021 — 2025
  6. General Aviation Manufacturers AssociationMember, Board of Directors2017 — 2022
  7. FlightAwareFounder and Chief Executive Officer2005 — 2021
  8. SuperconnectVice President2001 — 2005
  9. United DevicesSenior Security Developer2000 — 2001
  10. distributed.netDirector, Operations1997 — 2001
  11. NeoSoftSenior Systems Engineer1993 — 1999

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Languages English · French

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Who is Daniel Baker?
Daniel Baker is the founder and former leader of FlightAware, a global flight tracking and aviation data platform acquired by Collins Aerospace in 2021. He holds FAA certifications as a commercial pilot and flight instructor. Baker serves on the board of directors of the National Business Aviation Association and previously served on the boards of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, and Aspen Public Radio.
Where does Daniel Baker work?
Daniel Baker is Investor at Sand Hill Angels.

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