Getting to Know Dan Lane

September 7, 2011

Dan Lane joined OpenView Venture Partners in August as a Research Analyst on our Outbound team, where he helps to identify qualified opportunities for investment.

Prior to OpenView, Dan was with Morgan Stanley in Boston where he worked as a member of a wealth management team that focused on providing customized investment strategies for their clients. His areas of focus specifically included equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. Dan received his BA in Economics from Boston College, where he was also a member of the soccer team.

10 Questions with Dan LaneOpenView Venture Partners, Research Analyst

 

 1. Tell us about yourself—Twitter style (in 140 characters or less).

D: As long I am living close enough to the beach, a mountain, and a good golf course I will be happy.

2. What are you most looking forward to about working at OpenView?

D: Getting to know some very interesting people and learning about exciting businesses. From there, being part of a firm that really creates tangible value.

3. What do you think will be your biggest challenge?

D: Limiting my iced coffee intake. The refills at Flour could be an issue.

4. What industries are you most excited to learn about?

D: I’ve always been very much a generalist and am excited at the opportunity to have a chance to learn a lot about many different industries.

5. What is the last book you read?

D: Diary of a Hedge Fund Manager by Keith McCullough, great perspective into the life of a junior guy on a trading desk all the way up to running money at a large hedge fund with some clever insights into the industry along the way.

(p.s. Turns out I write sweet book reviews)

6. If you had to eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

D: Chicken Parm hands down. I even did a speech about it in high school.

7. What is your favorite neighborhood in Boston?

D: From experience, probably Southie. It’s all young people and there is always something fun going on right outside your door. The food is awful there though. Other than that, I like the Seaport a lot, especially during the summer.

8. What are your hobbies outside of work?

D: Golfing, Skiing, spending time with friends, not cooking, and Golf.

[Editor’s note: It appears Dan really likes Golf]

9. If Hollywood made a movie about your life, which actor would play you in the lead role?

D: Leonardo DiCaprio – someone started calling me Leo in college and I didn’t see it at first. But I do think he’s the total package and has the skills to nail my part. Not sure if he’s athletic enough though.

10. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

D: A professional athlete; it varied depending on the season. At one point I thought I could definitely manage an NHL and MLB career at once, but I ended up playing college soccer, go figure…

Check out last week’s Q&A with Jessica Ray… and tune in next week as we introduce you to another new member of the OpenView team!

VP, Human Capital

<strong>Diana Martz</strong> is Vice President, Human Capital at<a href="http://www.ta.com/">TA Associates</a>. She was previously the Director of Talent at OpenView.