Dan Martell
Canadian Entrepreneur. Founder of Clarity - Angel Investor (18 tech startups). Co-Founder of Flowtown (Acquired 11'), Founder of Spheric Technologies (Acquired 08'), Mentor @ 500Startup, GrowLabs & theC100.org
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I've been starting companies for the past 10+ years. I've built 5 companies; 2 were complete failures, and the past 2 successes - with Clarity being my fifth and current startup. Via Clarity and various incubators, I've advised over 1,000+ startups regarding growth hacking, product marketing and fundraising. I'm also ridiculously passionate about helping others succeed in business.
I've been applying the Lean Startup methodology and Customer Development practices to my startups for the past 4 years - essentially since I first heard Eric Ries give his talk at the Web 2.0 conference in 08'. I'm a guest lecturer in Steve Blanks class at Berkeley, and a mentor to his Stanford Lean LaunchPad class. I've also had the pleasure of giving talks around the world on Lean Product Development and Customer Development.
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Dan is awesome. He is smart and kind and genuinely wants to help people succeed. I look forward to every opportunity I have to talk to Dan.
P.S. I've witnessed him bicycle across the Golden Gate bridge. Yes, he's a stud too.
Dan did an excellent workshop at the meshmarketing conference in October 2009. His presentation skills and ability to connect with the audience were truly impressive. If you're looking for a terrific speaker, I would highly recommend him.
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Dan Martel is one of very few individuals I can honestly say shares my drive for success. Fear of failure is not issue with Dan - he sets his goals high and never looks back. If you are ever lucky enough to meet Dan, savor the moment, you may have just spent a few minutes one of Canada’s best business minds!
Dan is a strategic thinker that has a unique approach to business. He is charismatic, knowledgeable and he is a pleasure to work with.
Dan is one of the most motivated and driven people I have ever met. He's at his best when helping others reach their goals. Dan has played a big role in NB in helping to motivate entrepreneurs involved in the web/IT industry. Having worked with Dan with Third Tuesday NB, I'm sorry to see him leave New Brunswick. Knowledgeable, driven and successful, Dan will go far.
Dan's a sharp guy, fun to talk to and knowledgeable on a lot of topics.
Dan is SUPER knowledgeable on Lean Startup, and his advice is not textbook advice, it's real pragmatic advice that you can run with.
Talking with Dan is always a pleasure! His insights in the startup world are very helpful.
Dan was honest, direct and encouraging... The three traits of character you look for when you want advices!
Dan's incredible focus on Clarity's market and the problem he's solving, got me much clearer on my value prop. A call with him is like filling up on jet fuel!
Dan is great! Super focused on building out a product here at Clarity!
Helpful, knowledgeable, and to the point, definitely a worthwhile conversation
Dan had insightful responses to deep questions, and he brings a refreshing "no nonsense" attitude. Highly recommend you speak to him.
Dan was awesome for getting me motivated, dove directly to the point and made me get my house in order first.
Good questions Dan! Happy to help!
Dan is well rounded in all tech business topics. A definite goto guy. Super friendly, but honest with you... just what you need.
Dan is awesome.
Knowledgeable on seemingly every area of startups, fundraising, hiring, hustle, sales, etc. And very giving, which makes him the ideal Clarity-er.
Dan listens and his positive energy is viral.
Dan is a wealth of information.
I have had a couple calls with Dan and I always leave with something important that helps me with the future directions of my business.
Always awesome advice from Dan.
Gave good advice about how to better setup my clarity profile, thanks!
Dan has a lot of wisdom to share. Worth every penny.
Dan is someone any upcoming entrepreneur would want to work for and with. Not only is he a leader in the tech space, his vision to provide a tangible way for people to connect with other successful people will takeoff in 2013!
By far, the best discussion I have had on marketplaces since I started www.probueno.com
Dan's super inspiring, gives you the straight scoop, and really wants to see entrepreneurs succeed. Always a pleasure to talk to!
Had a brief and insightful chat about Clarity.
Dan helped me simplify and clarify my ideas. The 10 minute call I had with him is what got my business started and I must say the quality of advice he gave me is awesome.
Really enjoyed talking with you Dan. Thanks for your time today!
He was very straightforward and honest.
Dan, left out the bullsh*t and let me know what I needed to hear. Great advice and I look forward to talking with other entrepreneurs on Clarity.fm
Dan is awesome. He is always trying to do his best to help. His talk is straight and credible.
Dan was very helpful. The logistics of the call were a little rocky but this was early in Clarity's beta.
Dan is an entrepreneur's entrepreneur. Super helpful and no platitudes, just great advice.
Dan was a go-to guy when it came to anything portal related. He was knowledgable and quick to offer help when needed.
Dan is a true visionary. His work ethics and interpersonal skills make him a great team player in business. He is very goal orientated, and has a great sense of direction. Furthermore, Dan is hearty in his approbation and lavish in his praise; which makes him a great leader whose primary concern is the holistic success of the company.
A highly motivated individual; I was impressed with his ability to ensure that not only was everything completed, but everything was completed properly. He works especially well under pressure, and conducts himself in a very professional manner. A pleasure to work with.
Awesome call. Very knowledgeable, passionate and coherent. Totally worth it.
Dan was awesome. Great advice, inspiring and thoughtful in the same time!
Dan's recommendations were a big help and got me thinking in new directions. Thanks!
Always insightful, engaging and incredibly helpful.
Dan is thorough, honest and quick while still being extremely thoughtful and passionate about helping. He's my go to person on Clarity, which seems fitting since he created it.
Always new interesting insights about the stuff I'm working on.
This was my second call with Dan. It was short and to the point. It validated my approach
I'd like to thank Dan for our call today. He had excellent advice about how to grow my business, and I look forward to keeping in touch.
Dan is sharp, dynamic entrepreneur who gives honest advice, he told me a pragmatic approach to investor research. I would remember those Do's and Don'ts for a long time to come. Thanks man
Dan is a very intelligent person. He pointed me in the right direction and he opened up my eyes with my marketing strategy.
Dan is strategic and helpful and has absolutely amazing energy.
Every time I talk to Dan our company's value increases and I realize how much I don't know.
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Dan, Sorry we got cut off, perhaps we can try again later in the day or over the next few days
Awesome! Dan is a straight shooter and gave me great advice. This is a fantastic service!
So generous with his experience and smarts. I'm thankful for Dan's contribution to entrepreneurs like me.
Stating the obvious, Dan's a rockstar. He helped us avoid spending $4K on a booth at a conference and shared his insights for hacking our way into some huge meetings. We've talked with Dan on a few occasions and he always provides actionable, honest advice.
Dan is very kind and gave me practical advice. Thanks Dan:)
Dan was very helpful and gave me great advice on marketing and startup operational challenges. Highly recommended.
Dan is consistently one of the most Baller advisors in my network.
My call with Dan Martell was exellent! In no time at all Dan provided me with insight into the development process and monetization for my product that would have taken months of trial and error to obtain. His insight has been incredibly valuable, and I can't recommend it enough! Thanks again Dan.
I had 5 targeted questions for Dan and he was able to provide me with direct feedback that was concise and easy to understand. He gave me honest answers, one of which I disagreed with. 1 month later, I found out for myself I should have listened to his advice. I thank you Dan for taking the time to listen to a guy starting up a business in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Your mentorship and guidance has been awesome. If you need startup advice - call Dan!
Dan has an amazing ability to provide clear and concise advice - which was very helpful and appreciated. You can say he brought clarity to my situation!
There's a reason that Dan is considered one of the top Angel's in Canada. His passion for entrepreneurship is more then matched by is passion for entrepreneurs. and Dan's thoughtful, clear and knowledgeable input is always shared through his personal successes and failures.
Dan seems to care more about helping startups be successful then being elevated as a success story himself.
Dan's business model is inspirational and effective. I have been quickly converted into a raving fan of Clarity and of Dan's entrepreneurial vision.
Dan has always been helpful, insightful and direct. This call is more of that.
Great call! Dan is building an awesome company.
Dan is great. Loved talking to him about Flowtown's blog and how it helped convert new customers.
Dan understands the platform better than anyone. He was honest, helpful, and didn't waste any time. He is a quick thinker looking to really help entrepreneurs in need.
Fast to understand your product and your needs, good advices.
I broached 4 topics with Dan in 24 minutes, and he was a helpful soundingboard to help me be energized about work on what passions me the most. Thank you, Dan!
My call with Dan was exactly what I needed - clear, no B.S. answers to my questions, with no candy coating. He was up front and honest about his thoughts and was down to earth and unpretentious. And where Dan saw issues, he would offer solutions - problems and solutions I couldn't have foreseen. Thanks Dan!
Dan was very helpful when we discussed the upcoming Lean Startup Machine in Chicago, Illinois. He gave me some very helpful advice about getting OUT of the building, which I ended up doing. While our team didn't place, we did secure the Hacker award. Thanks for your help, Dan!
Always on point. Relentless.
Dan is the real deal. He's a force of nature and is making incredible waves in the business world.
Insightful and to the point. Thanks, Dan!
Dan has helped us since the beginning of startup weekend. I still consider his early advises has some of the most impactful our organization had. Don't hesitate to contact him!
This was a great call!
Dan was calling a plane and was in a high energy mode. He gave me an outside perspective of what he thought I needed. Unfortunately, my problem definition skills were a bit challenged this day and I don't believe I was able to convey the true challenges. I appreciated the effort. The good news is I like the product and will be joining Clarity. After some practice with it, I will revisit (room laughs) with Dan again.
First test-drive of the product a year ago...still use it today! Great job Dan!
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The conversation truly provided a lot of clarity!
Dan was the first investor that we met who knew our space incredibly well. He was quick, and got down to the important metrics right away. Overall, he helped us prioritize our focus in the upcoming iterations.
I am a frugal man, and he was worth every penny!
I would highly recommend him to any other serious entrepreneur out there.
He rocks my world
Always a pleasure talking with Dan. His tip make them pay for the demo even helped me a lot. Great product Dan
Great, honest, to the point discussion with Dan as usual. Walking away with a few actionable bits of advice.
Dan spoke with my partner Bronson.."Dan offered solid advice, good insight, was honest and forthright...i.e. he's awesome"
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Extremely insightful.
Hustler.
If you're not talking with Dan, you are missing out. Dan's guidance is exactly what i needed. His non bs and straight forward approach along with his experience, gave me the insight to further better my company. I can't begin to put a value on the call with Dan; and truthfully, i think i got the better end of the deal. Thank you Dan for taking the time.
Dan is awesome. He is insightful and gives very helpful advice based off of his own experiences. I would highly recommend speaking with Dan to seek advice for you start up.
Dan intimately understands how to build a successful business, and talks with a vision and passion every entrepreneur should mimic. Dynamic.
Dan gave me great advice about how to position my startup, and steps to take the company to money in the bank.
Dan was awesome, helpful and inspiring to talk to. High energy - very upfront and honest, constructive and concise. Biggest takeaway: JDFI!
Dan is amazing - so sharp and tells some great stories that give you insight on your current challenge. Thank you so much!
Dude shoots straight.
Our conversation gave me helpful insights and focus. Great takeaways that i'm hitting the street doing right now. Thanks Dan
Dan is a Genius! Only good advice and honest opinion. Thanks again and see you next week!
Always a pleasure speaking with Dan! He is a wealth of knowledge that he is more than willing to share!!
Great, direct answers. Obviously a huge resource in the entrepreneurial space and your feedback was very helpful.
Just talked with Dan for an hour. I'd recommend finding a time to do this if you have a company. On this particular call he helped us find a more efficient focus for our time, improved our goal setting structure and gave us a good framework for a more profitable customer acquisition strategy.
Dan is awesome, very open and delivers actionable insights
It was great talking with Dan. Will talk again in the future.
Dan knows startup. Silicon Valley. And what is like to do a startup outside of the Valley. Practical experiences. Knows people. Great talking with him and absorbing. Get him on your list!
As always, Dan had invaluable advice to give. He tells it how it is, sugarcoating aside. As an entrepreneur, if you don't have a "Dan" in your life, go find one immediately!
Dan really got my mind racing and put me in the right direction
Dan was super clear and focused. His answers are straight to the point and so insightful that he left me craving for more. $300 an hour is super cheap for the advice I was able to get to advance my personal agenda. He is also open enough to recommend some other advisers who can help as well. For that, I truly thank Dan. I will be calling on him many more times in the near future. Keep up the good work and I love your service. :)
Dan was really helpful and cleared most of the doubts. I hope to use these inputs for taking the right business decision.
So much awesome!!!
Dan provided very solid advice for an hour on getting growth.
Good catching up - and even made money :-)
Top rated. Was on point when it came to providing specific advice on user acquisition.
Dan Martell is able to provide a stunning amount of clarity (no pun intended) in a ridiculously short period of time. And he's able to express disagreement without even a hint of condescension. His depth and breadth of knowledge is astounding.
Super helpful, straight to the point, and insightful.
Great call. Dan was very engaged and taught me something thats really stuck with me - pattern matching. Definitely recommend a call with Dan.
Dan is a sharp entrepreneur with a strong sense of his mission
Dan is just an awesome person ! Definitely someone to speak to and look up to.
Good call. Dan is honest and forthright in his feedback. His suggestions were helpful.
Dan is a straight up guy with killer advice.
Awesome call. Dan is very insightful and says it like it is. A very instructive and inspiring call : I learned a lot...
Dan instantly got what I was working on and asked strong questions. The information and recommendations he provided was very useful and applicable. Big thanks to Dan for his time.
I love you, Dan.
Dan was immensely helpful. Call him and book a meeting.
I was looking for advice on a subscription commerce business, without Dan's help, my excitement would have made me overlook the business model. All because I was focused on getting a "good" deal.
Dan has a great background with subscription commerce which is why talking to him was important. He educated me on important metrics and scale, and we realized even best case, the numbers don't work.
Thanks again for the insight!
Dan approaches complex entrepreneurial challenges in a disciplined, systematic way, drawing on his personal experience to deliver great advice. Honest, direct, no BS.
Dan is awesome and couldn't say enough good things about him in a box limited to 500 characters.
Dan is one hell of a smart guy. In just a few minutes Dan helped to wrap my brain around and understand things on a deeper level when it comes to raising money for my startup. Advice that will make the raise much easier. Thanks Dan!
Dan is one of the most knowledgeable people, I've had the pleasure of speaking to.
Dan was very helpful and straight to the point, no fluff
great conversation with Dan, very insightful and straight forward. Burn the ships :)
I couldn't have appreciated Dan's call more. First of all, he's the founder he was interested in my feedback...that's incredible. Then he let me chat his ear off about other digital things.
I also received a hand-written Christmas card from him. Dude is doing it right!
Dan is the bees knees. Worth every-penny, every-time.
Great call, got a fantastic kick in the ass.
Dan has amazing ideas and instincts - it's great being his touchstone as he moves forward.
My first call on Clarity and it was with the founder himself. Very interesting and nice points given by Dan. I really appreciated that. Thanks
Really excellent call with Dan which has helped to clarify how to create our product messaging - thanks Dan!
It's great to have someone like Dan around. He's responsive, always looking to help, and gives sound advice. Highly recommend to connect with him.
My takeaways from Dan are three-fold: focus, action, and channeled intensity. The ROI of these learnings have been invaluable in building my brand storytelling business. Every new entrepreneur needs a call with Dan. Do it - you'll learn more than you could ever imagine.
Great insightful chat with Dan again. I always walk away from chats with Dan with good ACTIONABLE feedback.
Helped greatly and boost right direction
Dan shares valuable, applicable advice in true no BS fashion. He genuinely want to understand how he can help, and then gets to work drawing from his own experience to do so. He asked great questions, that helped get the core of our business, and then offered helpful perspective. An entrepreneur at heart, Dan's clearly driven to help other's succeed, and I'd highly recommend asking him for help in guiding your next move.
15 minutes packed with great insight. Dan helped me focus on the few things that really matter.
Experienced and to-the-point. A++
Thanks for the great advice on Cohort Analysis - exactly what we needed!
Dan's advice & suggestions probably saves me thousands of dollars, since I now don't need to figure these things out myself. ;)
Dan knows his stuff and is a great fellow entrepreneur to chat through nuances in growing an early stage business. Instant value derived from the call!
Incredibly helpful and very knowledgable.
Dan's a proven, hands-on, successful entrepreneur with high energy and an infectious, can-do attitude. You can't help but learn from him.
Super helpful and straight to the point. Dan offered great input on raising a seed round in Canada.
