Daniel Petkevich
About Daniel Petkevich
Daniel Petkevich is the CEO and Founder of Fair Square Medicare, a company he established in 2019 to simplify health insurance for seniors. He has a background in technical co-founding and growth roles across various startups, including Trim and Octane Lending.
Work at Fair Square
Daniel Petkevich serves as the CEO and Founder of Fair Square Medicare, a position he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, Fair Square Medicare focuses on simplifying the process of obtaining quality health insurance for seniors. The company has successfully raised $19 million from notable investors, including Define Ventures, Slow Ventures, YCombinator, and Amplo. This funding supports the company's mission to enhance healthcare accessibility for the senior population.
Previous Experience in Startups
Before founding Fair Square Medicare, Daniel Petkevich held various roles in the startup ecosystem. He was the Technical Co-Founder at Trim from 2015 to 2018, where he contributed to the company's growth in San Francisco. Prior to that, he served as the Technical Co-Founder at Octane Lending for five months in 2014 in the Austin, Texas area. He also gained experience in growth strategies while working at Redfin for one year from 2012 to 2013 in the Greater Seattle Area.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Petkevich studied at Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at Y Combinator, participating in the W20 program in 2020 for 11 months. His educational background and experience in technical and growth roles provide him with a strong foundation for leading innovative projects in the healthcare sector.
Achievements in Fundraising
During his tenure at Fair Square Medicare, Daniel Petkevich successfully raised $19 million in funding. This capital was secured from prominent investors, including Define Ventures, Slow Ventures, YCombinator, and Amplo. The funds are intended to support the company's initiatives in improving health insurance access for seniors, reflecting his capability in attracting investment for startup ventures.