Dan Altschuler

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DISC Type : DC

Managing Partner, Co-Founder - N America and Israel at Unovis Asset Management

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Dan Altschuler is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Unovis Asset Management, where he invests in early-stage companies transforming the global food system in North America and Israel. Drawing on an MBA from Babson, people he has worked with describe him as solutions-focused, strategic, and a king of execution.

With over 25 years of experience, his career is rooted in a passion for food, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Before his work in venture capital, his diverse entrepreneurial ventures included founding a CPG snack brand, managing a logistics firm, and opening a restaurant, giving him deep operational expertise.

His interest in the food industry was sparked by exploring different cultures through food as a traveler.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

ROI Driven

Thorough Evaluator

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Food System Transformation
His stated mission is to support founders creating a healthier, more sustainable, and secure global food system through innovation and strategic investment.
Alternative Proteins
Heavily invests in and serves on the boards of multiple plant-based and cultivated meat companies like NOVAMEAT and Black Sheep Foods.
FoodTech Innovation
Frequently discusses how technology, including AI, can address challenges in manufacturing, supply chains, and consumer access to food, and why it differs from other tech sectors.

Media Appearances

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Work History

Managing Partner, Co-Founder - N America and Israel at Unovis Asset Management
1-2022
Board Member at NOVAMEAT
10-2021
Board Observer at Abbot's
10-2023
Independent Board Member at GreenOnyx
9-2021
Board Member at Black Sheep Foods

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México

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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dan

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Dan take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Dan

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