#  Daniel Wu 

PhD in Sociology and Social Policy, 2019

Harvard Law School, JD 2017

 

 

 



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 Dan Wu is the CEO and lead innovation advisor of Joyful Ventures, empowering social impact executives to create financially sustainable, high-growth ventures. With a unique blend of Silicon Valley expertise and Harvard-level insights, he has successfully led product teams at mission-driven startups. Dan's work on inclusive communities and responsible innovation has been published in outlets like the World Economic Forum, Fast Company, and TechCrunch. Holding a JD and PhD from Harvard, he brings a deep understanding of cross-sector social capital formation. Dan's approach is rooted in his experience as a first-generation college student, emphasizing inclusion and belonging in his practice.



 

 

 





 

 

- ## Alumni department
    
     [Sociology and Social Policy](/alumni-department/sociology-and-social-policy)
- ## Alumni year
    
     [2019](/alumni-year/2019)
- ## Roles
    
     [PhD Alumni](/alumni)