Daniel Graf
About Daniel Graf
Daniel Graf serves as President and Board Member at both Lakera and Aktiia, and he is a General Partner at redalpine. With extensive experience in product management and technology leadership, he has held significant roles at companies such as Uber, Google, and Philips Consumer Electronics.
Current Role at Aktiia
Daniel Graf serves as President and Board Member at Aktiia since 2023. His role involves overseeing strategic initiatives and contributing to the company's mission in the health technology sector. Aktiia focuses on innovative solutions for blood pressure monitoring and management, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced technology.
Previous Experience in Technology and Product Management
Daniel Graf has held various significant positions in technology and product management. He worked at Uber as VP of Product and Head of Marketplace from 2015 to 2018, where he led product strategies. Prior to that, he served as Director of Google Maps and Senior Director of Google Maps, contributing to the development of location-based services from 2012 to 2014. His experience also includes roles at Philips Consumer Electronics, where he was Senior Director for New Businesses and Director of Strategy & Planning.
Educational Background in Engineering
Daniel Graf studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY, where he earned a Master of Science in Computer and Systems Engineering from 1998 to 1999. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from Interstate College of Engineering (NTB) in Switzerland, which he completed from 1994 to 1998.
Involvement with redalpine
Since 2024, Daniel Graf has been a General Partner at redalpine, contributing to the firm's sector-agnostic investment strategy. He plays a key role in managing over €1 billion in assets and has been involved in backing disruptive companies in Europe, including N26, Taxfix, and Inkitt. His expertise in technology and product development supports redalpine's investment decisions.
Leadership Roles in Startups
Daniel Graf has held leadership positions in several startups. He was the CEO and Co-Founder of Kyte from 2005 to 2011, where he was instrumental in developing the company's vision and strategy. He also served as Chief Executive Officer at Mindstrong from 2019 to 2020, focusing on mental health technology solutions. His experience in these roles highlights his commitment to innovation in technology-driven companies.