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Selected by Forbes as a Top 50 Entrepreneurial CMO and part of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies, Dan Slagen currently leads Marketing at Zapier, the world’s most connected AI Orchestration Platform. At Zapier, Dan is helping shape how millions of businesses adopt automation and AI to work faster, smarter, and more creatively.

Dan has worked with leading organizations of all kinds including: DoorDash, Gannett, HP, HubSpot, MIT, Nike, University of Pennsylvania, VentureBeat, Wayfair, Wistia

Beyond operating roles, Dan is a frequent speaker, advisor, and educator. He is the author of the best-selling book Understanding Start-Up CEOs, an instructor on AI transformation at Scott Galloway’s Section School, TedX speaker, and has been featured in ABC, BBC, Bloomberg, Boston Globe, CNBC, Economist, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Fox Business, NBC Nightly News, NPR, TechCrunch, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and more.

Dan brings deep, hands-on experience scaling disruptive marketing functions across high-growth environments. His work sits at the intersection of AI transformation, brand strategy, go-to-market execution, and leadership, making him a trusted advisor to founders, executives, and teams navigating inflection points.

What sets Dan apart is not just his résumé, it’s his approach. He leads with creativity, drive, and innovation, helping organizations cut through noise, align teams, and turn strategy into sustained momentum. Whether advising on AI adoption, modern marketing leadership, brand growth, or organizational clarity, Dan is known for being both visionary and practical.

Use the form below if you’re looking for consulting, advisory, or speaking opportunities, Dan offers a truly unique perspective.