Dan Ohayon

Investor, Serial Entrepreneur

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About

Highly accomplished senior executive and serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in auditing, consulting, and technology. Proven leader in scaling ventures, having co-founded and successfully exited two companies, alongside strategic investments in a dozen startups. Expert in driving financial growth, operational efficiency, and organizational development for high-growth tech firms, poised to lead complex initiatives.

Work Experience

CFO & Late Founder

Paltech

Jun 2023 - Present

Dan joined the Paltech team to help the corporate development of this biotech.

SVP & Deputy CEO, Investor

Molotov.tv

Nov 2014 - Apr 2023

As SVP & Deputy CEO, co-founded Molotov.tv, a pioneering TV streaming platform that scaled to over 20 million registered users, driving its strategic growth and integration into Fubo.tv.

  • Orchestrated successful fundraising initiatives, securing over $100 million in capital to fuel rapid company expansion and innovation.
  • Scaled the HR function from 0 to 120 employees, building high-performing teams and robust organizational structures to support hyper-growth.
  • Directed corporate governance, preparing and animating over 30 board meetings and leading weekly executive committee sessions to align strategic objectives.
  • Led critical operational functions, including post-sale integration, budget management, cost reductions, and successfully negotiating over 150 supplier and partner agreements.
  • Managed comprehensive legal and litigation activities, coordinating all corporate, IP, social, and business litigation efforts with advisors and external counsel.

Partner & Member of the Executive Committee

Wavestone

Oct 2012 - Feb 2015

Contributed as Partner & Member of the Executive Committee at Wavestone, a leading French consulting firm specializing in business and organizational transformation with 4000 employees worldwide.

  • Provided strategic consulting expertise across diverse sectors, focusing on finance, HR, purchasing, and IT support services for global clients.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to drive large-scale business and organizational transformation initiatives for key clients.
  • Contributed to firm-wide strategic planning and operational excellence as a member of the Executive Committee, impacting a 4000-employee global firm.

Founder - Partner

Stance Partners

May 2005 - Oct 2012

Co-founded and served as Partner at Stance Partners, a business transformation consulting firm that grew to over 50 consultants before its successful acquisition by Wavestone.

  • Co-founded and rapidly scaled a specialized business transformation consulting firm, expanding the team to over 50 consultants within seven years.
  • Drove significant firm growth and market positioning, culminating in a successful acquisition by Wavestone in 2012.
  • Developed and implemented business development strategies, securing key client engagements and fostering robust client relationships.
  • Led and mentored consulting teams, ensuring high-quality project delivery and fostering professional development.

Auditor and Managing Consultant

EY

Jan 1999 - May 2005

Served as Auditor and Managing Consultant at EY, delivering comprehensive consulting solutions across various business functions for British Telecom.

  • Conducted thorough audits and provided strategic consulting across Marketing, CRM, Sales, and Front-Office operations.
  • Managed HR and Project & Change Management initiatives, optimizing processes and facilitating organizational transitions for clients.
  • Led cross-functional project teams, ensuring successful delivery of complex engagements and achieving client objectives.
  • Developed and implemented solutions to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer relationship management.

Education

Management

HEC, Paris

Aug 1998 - Sep 1999

Mathematics, Computer Science and Telcos

Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble

Sep 1995 - Aug 1998

Computer Science and Telecommunications

McGill University

Sep 1997 - Jul 1998

Languages

French , English , Hebrew

Skills

Leadership

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Executive Coaching

Entrepreneurship

  • Startup Development
  • Venture Capital
  • Business Scaling
  • Exit Strategy

Teamwork

  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Team Building
  • Conflict Resolution

Corporate Finance

  • Fundraising
  • Budget Management
  • Financial Modeling
  • M&A

HR Management

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Organizational Development
  • HR Strategy
  • Employee Relations

Change Management

  • Organizational Transformation
  • Process Improvement
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Information Technology

  • IT Strategy
  • System Implementation
  • Digital Transformation
  • Software Development Life Cycle

Interests

Music

  • Piano

Technology

  • Innovation
  • Emerging Tech