Daniel Penaranda
About Daniel Penaranda
Daniel Penaranda is a Senior Business Development Representative at Kong Inc. in Indialantic, Florida, with a background in Aerospace Engineering and experience in sales and production roles across various companies.
Work at Kong
Daniel Penaranda has been employed at Kong Inc. as a Senior Business Development Representative since 2022. His role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, contributing to the company's growth in the technology sector. Based in Indialantic, Florida, he leverages his background in aerospace engineering and previous sales experience to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Penaranda earned a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He furthered his education by obtaining a Commercial Space Studies Graduate Certificate from International Space University in 2021. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and business development strategies.
Background
Daniel Penaranda completed his high school education at City/Pembroke Pines Charter High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2015. During his high school years, he participated in a running summer camp that included a motivational speech by a successful entrepreneur, which influenced his approach to perseverance and taking action in his career.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Kong Inc., Daniel Penaranda held several positions in business development and production. He worked as a Producer & Business Development representative for The DEAL FLOW Show from 2020 to 2021 and as a Sales Development Representative at Fiddler AI from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he produced and hosted The Final Frontier Podcast from 2021 to 2022. Earlier in his career, he served as a Sales Development Representative at Tomahawk Robotics from 2019 to 2020.
Scholarships and Athletics
Daniel pursued scholarships in both athletics and academics to support his education at Florida Institute of Technology. This commitment to balancing sports and studies reflects his dedication to personal development and achievement in multiple areas.