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Daniel Folkman

SVP, Business

Hunt Club is a new type of search firm that seamlessly integrates service, tech, and network effects to help companies find visionary talent and build stronger teams.

As an Expert in the Hunt Club community, I am thrilled to extend my expertise and experience to the Hunt Club community. Some of the areas I can be helpful:

Advise on the best org structure based on your growth stage and customer profile
Create a strong job profile for your key leaders
Leverage my network for candidate introductions
Aid in screening and assessing candidates

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About Daniel Folkman

Daniel Folkman is a seasoned executive with a robust background in scaling businesses, fundraising, and strategic partnerships. As one of Gopuff’s earliest employees and the Senior Vice President of Business at Gopuff, he has been instrumental in transforming the company into the leading instant commerce platform. His leadership in global business functions and his innovative approach to deal-making, advertising and partnerships have significantly contributed to Gopuff's expansive growth and success.

Leads Gopuff’s global business functions, helping to scale the company to 400+ micro-fulfillment centers across more than 1,000 cities in the US and Europe.
Spearheaded fundraising and M&A efforts, securing roughly $4 billion in funding and orchestrating major acquisitions including BevMo!, Liquor Barn, RideOS, Fancy, and Dija.
Originated the concept of Gopuff Ads, merging brand relevance with hyperlocal logistics, and secured significant budgets from major CPG brands such as PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, Mars Wrigley, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and more.
Drove major consumer partnerships with companies like Chase, Mastercard, Apple, Cash App, Hyatt, Uber, Grubhub, PayPal, Venmo, and celebrities including Chris Paul and Selena Gomez.
Regular speaker at national events and conferences such as Bloomberg Tech Summit, Grocery Shop, AdWeek, SXSW, and more.
Advisor and investor in 20+ early-stage tech and consumer goods startups.
Graduated from Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management with a dual-major in Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises and Finance and a minor in Economics.

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Hunt Club Experts are well-connected industry leaders, executives, and high performers who refer people in their network for positions with Hunt Club client organizations.

The Expert Network represents a wide range of industries and functions. Experts are among the top minds in their fields, including visionary marketing executives, first-rate technology leaders, and more.

Hunt Club vs. Traditional Recruiting Models

Imagine if thousands of top business leaders could introduce you to and help you hire your next high-impact executive or individual contributor. Hunt Club is a new type of search firm that makes this possible through a powerful combination of network effects, AI matching technology, and recruiters with industry expertise.

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25,000+ Well-Connected Industry Experts

Our Expert Community connects and refers us to top candidates in their inner circle for open roles. And thanks to our technology, we can do it at scale.

Warm Introductions = 55% Higher Response Rate

A trusted introduction from a well-respected peer makes all the difference and cuts through the noise, resulting in more successful outreach.

Tech-Driven Search Platform

Our Search Platform leverages matching technology to identify bullseye candidates and automates recruiting tasks to hire 6-8x faster.

Recruiting Specialists With Functional Expertise

Hunt Club recruiters are equipped with the deep industry knowledge, market insights, and functional expertise it takes to find the best candidates.

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A Single Recruiter's Book of Business

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Cold Calls & Unopened Emails

In today's competitive world, cold calls go unanswered and traditional recruiting emails gather dust in an inbox, failing to reach the talent you need.

The Old Rolodex

Time is of the essence in the race for top talent. Manual recruiting processes and outdated contact info hold back a growing company.

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A referral from a respected peer makes all the difference

Meet Lindsay Knight, Partner at Chicago Ventures. She’s a Hunt Club Expert who has made over 50 introductions to contacts in her network. Learn how her relationship with a seasoned HR leader in Chicago helped him land his next exciting role at a high-growth startup.

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