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Daniel Sherman

Investor

Head of Portfolio PR at Initialized Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

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About

Daniel Sherman is Vice President of Communications at Star Catcher, where he focuses on communications strategy and executive thought leadership within the space energy infrastructure sector. Over 15 years, he has led communications for product launches including Samsung's Frame TV, Happiest Baby's SNOO, and Neuralink's surgical robot, and has worked across startups, agencies, and venture capital supporting more than 250 founders in fields such as AI, robotics, ClimateTech, and FinTech. Outside of his professional work, he produces immersive theater in San Francisco, is a certified Hatha and Yin yoga teacher, and has trained in classical vocal performance.

Experience

  1. Star CatcherVP of Communicationscurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. Core NarrativesFounder and CEOcurrent2018 — presentGlobal
  3. Initialized CapitalHead of Portfolio PR2022 — 2026San Francisco, California, United States
  4. Pop Culture ImmersivesCo-founder and Executive Producer2023 — 2025San Francisco, California, United States
  5. The Duckhorn PortfolioWinemaking Apprenticeship2021Philo, California, United States
  6. fuseprojectHead of PR and Communications2014 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  7. Restoration HardwarePublic Relations2013 — 2014Corte Madera, CA

Skills & more

Global CommunicationsAgency Relationship ManagementExecutive Communications SupportExperiential MarketingExecutive-level CommunicationOp-edsCrisis CommunicationsContent StrategyReputation ManagementBudget ManagementProduction DesignTicket Sales
+10 moreVideo ProductionGo-to-Market StrategyEvent ManagementCopywritingBrand CommunicationEvent ProductionCorporate CommunicationsContent CreationTeam LeadershipCommunication

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Colleagues at Initialized Capital

Abdul Ly
Investor at Initialized Capital
Alda Dennis
General Partner at Initialized Capital
Alex Bangash
Managing Director and General Partner at Transpose Platform Management
Alexis Ohanian
General Partner at Initialized Capital
Alina Libova
General Partner at Initialized Capital
Becca Graff
Investor at Initialized Capital
Breanna Ross
Investor at Initialized Capital
Brett Gibson
Investor at Initialized Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Daniel Sherman?
Daniel Sherman is Vice President of Communications at Star Catcher, where he focuses on communications strategy and executive thought leadership within the space energy infrastructure sector. Over 15 years, he has led communications for product launches including Samsung's Frame TV, Happiest Baby's SNOO, and Neuralink's surgical robot, and has worked across startups, agencies, and venture capital supporting more than 250 founders in fields such as AI, robotics, ClimateTech, and FinTech. Outside of his professional work, he produces immersive theater in San Francisco, is a certified Hatha and Yin yoga teacher, and has trained in classical vocal performance.
Where does Daniel Sherman work?
Daniel Sherman is Head of Portfolio PR at Initialized Capital.
Where did Daniel Sherman go to school?
Daniel Sherman studied at University of San Francisco (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies).

Same school

Also attended University of San Francisco110

Ashley ValentineChief People Officer at GreycroftCarmen PalafoxFounder & General Partner at 2045 VenturesEugene MalobrodskyManaging Partner at One Way VenturesRobert LindseyInvestor at Initialized CapitalBarmak MeftahGeneral Partner at Ballistic VenturesSusan LiangDirector, Finance at Fin Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Star Catcher1

Nathan O'KonekGeneral Counsel at Firefly Aerospace

Also worked at Initialized Capital28

Garry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianFounder & General Partner of Seven Seven SixHarj TaggarGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorAbdul LyInvestor at Initialized CapitalBrett GibsonInvestor at Initialized CapitalCyndi ReseburgInvestor at Initialized Capital

+ 22 more

Also worked at The Duckhorn Portfolio3

Dan CostelloManaging Director at TSG Consumer PartnersSean SullivanManaging Director, Chief Legal Officer at TSG Consumer PartnersTJ WalshSenior Manager, Transformation Team at Butterfly

Also worked at fuseproject3

Roo RogersExecutive Chairperson at Founders Factory AfricaSam SturmChief Portfolio Officer at Founders Factory AfricaSimon EneverFounder at Quip