Dan Wu, JD/PhD

Dan Wu, JD/PhD

Dan Wu is our Lead Innovation Advisor focused on helping leaders build safe, high-growth products. As an SVP of Product & Chief Strategy Officer, he has led and managed products to achieve 6 to 8 figures in revenue. His work is informed by his background as a Harvard JD/PhD, where he focused on responsible innovation, social networks, and mixed-methods research.

Posts

How to Write a Funding Request Letter That Gets a "Yes"

Nov 17, 2025

Write a funding request letter that gets a 'yes' using this 3-part framework.

Innovation for Social Change: A Handy Walkthrough

Nov 15, 2025

A practical guide to Leah Kral’s Innovation for Social Change

Dump Your Laundry List: Google Sheets Task Management Template

Nov 15, 2025

Toss your laundry list with this Google Sheets task management template for social impact leaders.

Solving the Passion vs Paycheck Dilemma: A Step-by-Step Guide

Nov 14, 2025

The passion vs paycheck debate is a trap. Here's a new model.

Board Engagement: 3 Strategies to Energize Your Leaders

Nov 14, 2025

Boost board engagement with clear, actionable strategies.

Job Security vs Entrepreneurship: 3 Truths to Help You Decide

Nov 14, 2025

Job security vs entrepreneurship: 3 truths to help you choose.

When to Quit Your Job: Questions to Ask Yourself First

Nov 13, 2025

Struggling with your leadership role? Learn when to quit your job and align with professional development goals.

Overcome Self-Doubt: Small Bets to Your Dream Career

Nov 13, 2025

Discover how small bets can help you conquer self-doubt and pave the way to your dream career.

Skill Audit: An Essential Guide

Nov 13, 2025

Unlock your potential as an innovation strategist with a targeted skill audit. Explore essential methods to identify gaps and boost your expertise.

Market Validation for Startups: From Hypothesis to Sale in 3 Steps

Nov 13, 2025

Stop guessing why sales are flat. This guide provides a 3-step framework to find your ideal niche and prove demand.

Nailed It: How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" with Confidence

Nov 13, 2025

How to answer "tell me about yourself" when your career path isn't a straight line. Learn to frame your unique story.

A Proven Method for How to Find Your First Client, Fast

Nov 13, 2025

A quick 3-step guide on how to find your first client, fast.