Perfect Pitch: Danielle Strachman

Founder, Partner, Musician

Current City: Oakland, CA

Current Job and Entrepreneurial Focus: General Partner at 1517

Notable Prior Jobs: Founding team of the Thiel Fellowship, Cofounder of Innovations Academy

When I Started Performing: ~9 years old

Performing Arts Background: Clarinet (semi professional/competition level through college) and currently learning guitar

How did your performing arts background supercharge your entrepreneurship? Practicing and performing taught me about grit and perseverance -- taking small steps every day (practice) to meet a goal. Performing has made me very comfortable with large groups and presenting our mission and vision.

Favorite Performer: Hobo Johnson

Follow Danielle Strachman:

Twitter - @dstrachman

Instagram - @dstrachman

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