Danielle Platt
About Danielle Platt
Danielle Platt serves as the Director of the Strategic Partnerships Group at Ladder Insurance, where she leads the development of new channels for products through strategic partnerships. With a strong background in corporate development and partnerships across various industries, she has held key positions at notable organizations including Castlight Health and Amazon.
Current Role at Ladder Insurance
Danielle Platt serves as the Director of the Strategic Partnerships Group at Ladder Insurance since 2020. In this role, she oversees all aspects of deal sourcing, execution, integration, and account management. She leads the creation of new channels for Ladder's products through strategic partnerships, with a focus on embedded insurance. Platt collaborates internally on product development to enhance partnership offerings, working across multiple industry verticals including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, health insurance, healthcare, and employee benefits.
Previous Experience at Castlight Health
Before joining Ladder Insurance, Platt held multiple roles at Castlight Health. She served as the Director of Corporate Development from 2018 to 2020, and prior to that, she was the Director of Business Development and Operations from 2017 to 2018. In these positions, she contributed to the company's strategic initiatives and operational growth in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background
Danielle Platt has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, focusing on Technology and Social Impact. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics, both from Stanford University.
Early Career Experience
Platt began her career with various internships that laid the foundation for her professional development. She worked as a Clean Energy Markets Analyst Intern at Bloomberg New Energy Finance in 2009. She also held positions at McMaster-Carr as a Management Development Intern in 2008 and at the National Park Service as an MBA Summer Consultant in 2014. Furthermore, she gained experience at Amazon, working in roles related to Amazon Business and Amazon China from 2009 to 2013.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Danielle Platt possesses a diverse skill set that includes expertise in strategic partnerships, business development, and operational management. Her experience spans various sectors, including healthcare and insurance, where she has demonstrated her ability to lead initiatives and collaborate across teams to drive growth and innovation.