Dan Conner

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor

Bio

Dan Conner is the general partner at Ascend Venture Capital, a micro-VC in St. Louis that provides financial and operational support to startup founders looking to scale. Conner specializes in data-centric technologies that enable the future states of industries.

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Money & Finance

This Investment Strategy Will Help You Uncover Groundbreaking Opportunities That Traditional VCs Often Miss

Thematic investing is transforming venture capital by aligning with long-term trends to uncover high-potential opportunities and drive sustainable returns.

Marketing

Companies Are Spending $21.2 Billion on Corporate Swag — Only For It to End Up in the Donation Pile. Here's What You Need to Do to Stand Out.

How entrepreneurs can transform promotional products into meaningful, story-driven tokens that captivate, connect and create lasting brand impressions.

Growing a Business

Learning to Let Go of Control and Delegate Can Be Hard. Here Are 3 Components to Make It Easier.

Internal controls (or procedures) are crucial checks and balances that safeguard against potential risks and ensure everything continues to align with the company's strategic focus. Here's how to set them up — and in turn, set up your company for success.

Marketing

How to Sell Your Story Through Your Pitch Deck

Venture capitalists' attention spans are at their shortest, but a concise, attractive and effective pitch deck can catch their interest.

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