About
Established in 1998. Built for what comes next.
Danesc began as a technology consulting practice during the early commercial internet. It has evolved into a platform through which Daniel and selected collaborators build, invest, advise, lead, and create long-term value.
The firm is no longer defined by a single engagement model. Danesc operates where judgment, experience, and direct involvement can compound over time.
Across eras
1998–2005
The commercial internet, web platforms, and ecommerce
Digital products, ecommerce systems, content platforms, and custom technology for organizations moving online.
2006–2014
Enterprise systems, media, data, and scaled digital products
Enterprise platforms, digital media, operational systems, product development, and technology organizations supporting large customer and user bases.
2015–2021
Payments, SaaS, blockchain, digital assets, and platform infrastructure
Fintech, crypto payments, blockchain infrastructure, SaaS platforms, integrations, and compliance-sensitive systems.
2022–Today
Artificial intelligence, governance, investment, company building, and high-consequence strategic decisions
Company building, selective investment, technology strategy, AI, digital assets, diligence, governance, and executive advisory.
Daniel D. Escobar
Founder and Managing Principal
Founder and Managing Principal
Daniel D. Escobar
Daniel founded Danesc in 1998 and has spent more than 28 years building, operating, and advising technology companies. His experience spans product, engineering, enterprise systems, payments, blockchain, digital assets, ecommerce, media, data platforms, SaaS, artificial intelligence, and venture-backed businesses.
His operating background includes executive and product leadership, technology organization development, enterprise integrations, platform strategy, partnerships, and work in highly technical and regulated markets.
Daniel provides firm leadership and remains closely involved in significant engagements, working alongside senior advisors and specialists aligned to each mandate.
- Founder and Managing Principal, Danesc
- Former technology and product leadership at ZenLedger
- Former enterprise integration and payments leadership at BitPay
- Built and led product, engineering, and operating teams
- Experience supporting startups, enterprises, boards, investors, and institutions
Trust is built into the engagement.
Danesc structures each engagement around a defined decision, scope, and set of deliverables. Client information is handled confidentially.
- Confidential treatment of client information
- Senior-led engagement teams
- Clear scope and deliverables
- Independent recommendations
- Disclosure of relevant conflicts
- No undisclosed vendor incentives