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

Don’t Make this Common Customer Validation Mistake

Dec 20, 2025

Your audience says they're interested, but will they act? Learn practical customer validation techniques to test your value proposition and gain meaningful commitment.

4 Must-Have Customer Needs Analysis Questions (Quick Start)

Dec 20, 2025

Critical questions for customer needs analysis for social impact leaders

Customer Needs Analysis Questions for Channel Partners

Dec 20, 2025

Use these questions for customer needs analysis when working with channel partners. Refer to our main guide for strategy; use this framework to capture insights and strengthen collaboration.

Customer Needs Analysis Through Channel Partners

Dec 20, 2025

Don't have direct access to end users? Learn how to conduct effective customer needs analysis through your channel partners. This guide offers a structured approach to gain insights, strengthen collaboration, and drive success.

Successful Innovation Strategy Requires Internal Alignment

Dec 20, 2025

Discover the risks to internal alignment of innovation strategies and actionable strategies to avoid them.

North Star Metric Framework: Five Key Changes to Make Today

Dec 20, 2025

Discover how the North Star Metric Framework enhances your Customer Value Journey for better alignment and measurable success

Philanthropic Strategy: Three Easy-to-Miss Tips for Impact (One Pager)

Dec 20, 2025

Discover three often-missed tips for philanthropic strategy that can transform your impact

How to Build Accountability in a Team: Your Essential Guide

Dec 20, 2025

Find out how to build accountability in a team, unlocking an effective innovation strategy

How To Achieve Financial Sustainability Without Sacrificing Impact

Dec 20, 2025

Explore practical approaches to achieve lasting financial sustainability for your social innovation

Tech-Enabled Services Versus SaaS Business Model: Key Metrics

Dec 20, 2025

Discover how tech-enabled services compare to a SaaS business model, exploring how they differ on key metrics

Contract to Cash: Why Social Impact Leaders Should Care

Dec 20, 2025

Discover how to streamline your contract to cash process, enhancing efficiency and cash flow for social impact leaders