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Dana Robinson

Captain · DISC type SD
Managing Partner at Verde Equity Partners
📍 San Diego County, California, United States

Dana Robinson is the Managing Partner at Verde Equity Partners, a private equity firm focusing on lower middle-market business services. An entrepreneur, licensed attorney, and educator, he leverages his diverse background in law, intellectual property, and business operations to guide investments. He holds a Doctor of Law from the University of San Diego.

Beyond his work in finance, Dana is a prolific author and course creator dedicated to empowering professionals. He has written three books on career autonomy and entrepreneurship and develops courses on topics like negotiation and networking. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to help others achieve their business goals.

Unique fact: Dana co-founded Esquivel Shoes, a bespoke shoemaking company that has collaborated with major fashion brands like Chloe and Tommy Hilfiger.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Diego County, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Dana shows up

Dynamic But Sincere
Consummate Professional
Decisive But Calm

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Dana cares about

Entrepreneurial Education
Authored three books and created multiple LinkedIn Learning courses aimed at helping aspiring entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
Lower Middle-Market PE
As Managing Partner at Verde Equity Partners, he specializes in control buyouts and investments in lower middle-market businesses, particularly in property services.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Managing Partner
Verde Equity Partners
7-2018 - 12-2022
Director, USPTO Trademark Clinic
California Western School of Law
8-2020 - 7-2022
General Manager
Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Co-founder, General Counsel, Business Partner
Esquivel Shoes
1-2017 - 12-2021
Partner
US IP Attorneys, P.C.
In the press

Media appearances

Interview with Dana Robinson, Managing Partner of Verde Equity Partners. Featured in IMDb
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Dana Robinson, Verde Equity Partners LP: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg
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Education
1996 - 1999
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of San Diego School of Law
Master's degree
Azusa Pacific University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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