Daniel Georg Ek
InvestorFounderPrincipal, Founder at Prima Materia · Founder at Spotify
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
FoundedSpotify
30 Under 30 2013 · Music30 Under 30 2012 · Consumer Technology
About
Daniel Ek is Principal at Prima Materia, which works with founders to build and transform technology companies at critical inflection points. He founded Spotify and Neko Health, serves as Executive Chairman of Spotify, and chairs both Helsing and Neko Health.
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Founder at Spotify
Intro paths
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Experience
- Prima MateriaPrincipalcurrent2026 — present
- Prima MateriaFoundercurrent2021 — present
- SpotifyExecutive Chairmancurrent2026 — present
- SpotifyChairman & CEO2006 — 2026
- Neko HealthChairman & Co-Foundercurrent2018 — presentSweden
- HelsingChairmancurrent2021 — present
Skills & more
PythonStart-ups10Product Management1Digital Media6Scalability1Online Advertising1Mobile Devices5Digital Strategy4E-commerce3User Experience2Entrepreneurship5Digital Marketing1
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Strategic PartnershipsAgile MethodologiesSoftware DevelopmentScrumBusiness DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureMonetizationBusiness StrategyFrom Daniel's professional profile.
Colleagues at Prima Materia
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Daniel Georg Ek?
- Daniel Ek is Principal at Prima Materia, which works with founders to build and transform technology companies at critical inflection points. He founded Spotify and Neko Health, serves as Executive Chairman of Spotify, and chairs both Helsing and Neko Health.
- Where does Daniel Georg Ek work?
- Daniel Georg Ek is Founder of Spotify and Principal, Founder at Prima Materia.
- What companies did Daniel Georg Ek found?
- Daniel Georg Ek founded Spotify.
Shared employers
Also worked at Spotify59
Pierre-Eric LeiboviciInvestor at DaphniMichael MignanoGeneral Partner at Union Square Ventures (USV)Amanda Jones FloydPartner at Inreach VenturesKelly BennettExecutive Advisor at TCVSriram KrishnanStartup builder and investorMirja HitzemannScaleup Success Manager at Partech Ventures
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Also worked at Neko Health7
Paul KwanInvestment Team at General CatalystKelly BennettExecutive Advisor at TCVKlaus HommelsFounder and Chairman at LakestarPaul MurphyPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersAditi BabelInvestment Team at Meridian Health VenturesShakil KhanCo-Founder at Prima Materia
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Also worked at Helsing5
Paul KwanInvestment Team at General CatalystJeannette zu FürstenbergPresident & Managing Director at General CatalystKlaus HommelsFounder and Chairman at LakestarNicolas BrussonBlaBlaCar co-founder and CEO; engineer-turned-operator, former venture capitalist and documented technology angel.Tamar GomezFounder at Ankarai
