Dan Zigmond is a Venture Partner for Data Science & AI at Compound [1]. Based in the New York venture capital ecosystem, he focuses on investments and advisory work in the data science and artificial intelligence sectors [1].
Experience
- Executive coach and advisorVarious2014 to Present
- Board PartnerCompoundOct 2016 to Present
- Vice President of Artificial Intelligence and DataHeadspace2025 to 2025
- Engineering DirectorAppleSep 2020 to Nov 2024
- Senior Director of Data ScienceChan Zuckerberg InitiativeSep 2019 to Jul 2020
- Senior Director of Data Science and EngineeringMetaFeb 2016 to May 2019
- Lead Data Scientist, Google MapsGoogleMay 2013 to Jun 2014
- Head of DataYouTubeJan 2010 to May 2013
Education
University of Pennsylvania · B.A., Computational Neuroscience1986 - 1990
Bennington College · M.F.A., Writing and Literature2003 - 2005
Media & appearances
- The Monkey and the MachineSan Francisco Zen Center Dharma Talks · Apr 9, 2026
- Lean into Mindfulness: Better Work, Less Suffering, with Dan ZigmondThe Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast · Apr 6, 2025
- Dan ZigmondGet Yourself the Job · Dec 10, 2019
- Buddha's Office Audiobook by Dan ZigmondCaptivating Audiobooks Delivering Meaningful Entertainment During Active Modern Lifestyles · Dec 3, 2019
- Episode 82 with Guest Dan ZigmondTake Out With Ashley and Robyn · Jul 6, 2017
- Buddha’s Diet with Dan Zigmond And Tara CottrellWhat is Going OM with Sandie Sedgbeer · Nov 4, 2016
- Buddha’s Diet: The Ancient Art of Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (Written by Tara Cottrell, Dan Zigmond)Relish The Unabridged Audiobook Titles On Your Favorite Devices · Sep 6, 2016
- Buddha’s Diet Audiobook by Dan ZigmondImmersive Audiobooks Creating Lasting Memories During Peaceful Listening Moments · Aug 29, 2016
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