Hi, my name is Pat Daher
From building startups to (backing) them
I know the grind of 0 to 1 as a founder and the scale of 1 to 100 as a Product Manager.
I’m now looking to help the next generation.
years
2X Founder
As startup co-founder and CEO. Raised ~$1M from VC, with one exit.
year
As VC scout and AI advisor at Driven VC.
What describes me
Founder mode
Hands-on. Owner mindset. Always in the trenches.
Move fast
Move fast, learn faster. Speed is an advantage.
High energy
Drive momentum and inspire teams.
My first 30 days
Create content, meet founders, and own technical diligence. Give them visibility, tell their stories, and build presence in the Bay/NY ecosystems. Imagine 20VC but founder-first.
My set of skills
Due diligence
Technical diligence, from product architecture to defensibility.
Bring deals
Access to founders through my operator networks.
Build network
Leverage content to grow reach and position us as the go-to connector.
Video creation
Concept, direct, and edit compelling videos.
Podcasts
Produce and edit podcasts with clean sound.
2d-3d creation
Bring products to life with motion design and storytelling.
Website creation
Design and launch sleek, conversion-focused websites.
Pro slides
Craft clear, compelling decks that sell ideas.
Product design
Support founders with fast, usable product mockups.
Metrics and goals
Define roadmaps and measurable goals that drive VC outcomes.
Database queries
Hands-on with SQL/data tools to extract the insights that matter.
Live Dashboards
Build real-time dashboards to track progress and align teams.
Build apps
Build internal tools that boost efficiency and performance.
Build workflows
Automate workflows to reduce manual work.
Implement AI
Implement AI solutions that could help us make better decisions.
Other
Multi-lingual
Fluent in English and Spanish. Conversational in Italian.
In-office
Energized by in-office work. Available daily in SF (Open to relocate to NY).
O-1 Agent Visa
O-1 visa (agent) in place. Ready to start immediately.
Life outside of work
Running
Passionate runner, currently training at a 6:55/mile pace.
Quant trading
I enjoy designing and testing quant strategies.
Travel
Love discovering countries and learning from different cultures.
In San Francisco? Let’s grab coffee
I’d love to grab a coffee or hop on a call. Send me an email and let’s get to know each other.
Let's talk