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
- National Business Aviation AssociationMember, Board of Directorscurrent2025 — present
- Sand Hill AngelsMember and Investorcurrent2024 — present
- Aspen Public RadioMember, Board of Directorscurrent2023 — present
- Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space MuseumMember, Board of Directorscurrent2017 — present
- Collins AerospaceStrategic Advisor2021 — 2025
- General Aviation Manufacturers AssociationMember, Board of Directors2017 — 2022
- FlightAwareFounder and Chief Executive Officer2005 — 2021
- SuperconnectVice President2001 — 2005
- United DevicesSenior Security Developer2000 — 2001
- distributed.netDirector, Operations1997 — 2001
- NeoSoftSenior Systems Engineer1993 — 1999
Skills & more
Languages English · French
From Daniel's professional profile.
Shared employers
Also worked at Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum2
Also worked at Collins Aerospace5
Also worked at FlightAware1
Colleagues at Sand Hill Angels
Abha Singhvi
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Adam Au
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Adam Wu
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Akash Pai
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Alan Fisher
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Alan Ren
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Alexandr Ikriannikov
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Amanda Huang
Investor at Sand Hill Angels