Danielle Wood
About Danielle Wood
Danielle Wood serves as the Director of Venture Partnerships and Business Development at Candidate Labs, where she has played a significant role in securing over $5 million in funding. With a background in advertising and extensive experience in business development, she connects venture-backed companies with suitable hires to support their growth.
Current Role at Candidate Labs
Danielle Wood serves as the Director of Venture Partnerships and Business Development at Candidate Labs, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on engaging with venture-backed companies to connect them with suitable hires. Her efforts are aimed at enhancing the growth and success of these companies through strategic hiring solutions.
Previous Work Experience
Danielle Wood has a diverse background in business development and account management. She worked at YMCA as a Manager for five months in 2008. Her experience includes roles as an Account Executive at Spiceworks from 2013 to 2014, YP from 2012 to 2013, and Betts from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a National Account Manager at Impulse Point from 2015 to 2018 and as a Business Development Manager at Impulse Point in 2014.
Education and Academic Background
Danielle Wood studied at the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising. Her academic tenure lasted from 2008 to 2011, providing her with a solid foundation in communication and marketing principles.
Contributions to Funding and Growth
In her current role, Danielle Wood has played a key role in helping Candidate Labs secure over $5 million in funding from top venture capital firms. She has contributed to scaling leadership and individual contributor teams at notable companies such as Notion, Retool, and Deel, showcasing her impact in the venture capital and business development sectors.
Expertise in Talent Acquisition
Danielle Wood specializes in filling go-to-market roles for high-growth companies. She utilizes a combination of technology and seasoned search expertise to enhance the hiring process, ensuring that companies find the right talent to support their growth objectives.