Daniel Brown
About Daniel Brown
Daniel Brown is a corporate development professional with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, currently working at Webflow. He has a strong background in B2B SaaS and has successfully executed numerous high-value transactions throughout his career.
Current Role at Webflow
Daniel Brown currently serves in Corporate Development at Webflow, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in New York, United States. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives and partnerships that drive the company's growth and development in the competitive landscape of web design and development.
Previous Experience in Corporate Development
Before joining Webflow, Daniel Brown worked at Plaid as Corporate Development from 2022 to 2023 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also held a Corporate Development position at Okta, Inc. from 2018 to 2022, and previously worked at Symantec in a similar capacity from 2014 to 2015. His extensive experience in corporate development includes executing over 25 M&A transactions.
Finance and Investment Background
Daniel Brown has a solid background in finance, having worked at Okta, Inc. in Finance from 2015 to 2018. He also gained experience in technology investment banking at Stifel Financial Corp. from 2012 to 2014. In addition to his corporate roles, he has been a Startup Advisor and Investor since 2021, achieving two successful exits with a 3x return on invested capital.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Brown studied at the University of California, Berkeley, and completed his secondary education at Loyola High School of Los Angeles. He possesses strong domain knowledge in B2B SaaS, particularly within the cybersecurity, identity, fraud, and fintech sectors. His expertise extends to post-deal integration, which enhances the value of mergers and acquisitions.
Major Achievements in M&A
Throughout his career, Daniel Brown has executed significant M&A transactions, including Okta's $6.5 billion acquisition of Auth0. This highlights his capability in managing large-scale mergers and acquisitions, as well as his proficiency in navigating complex corporate development landscapes.