Dan Kraak: Director of Operations at Mobilize VISION.

• Background - MBA from Notre Dame, former Army officer.
• Experience - Led operations, finance, HR, and cross-functional projects in SaaS startups and consulting roles.
• Personality - High EQ, adaptable, values context and effective leadership.
• Other - Third-generation Army officer, lived in 16 different places.

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🟢 Extensive experience in operations and scaling startups.

Has led operations, finance, and HR in SaaS companies, demonstrating ability to build systems from the ground up.

🟡 Currently transitioning due to company shutdown.

While seeking long-term fit, this situation may indicate a desire for stability or raise questions about the previous company's performance.

🔴 No specific test prep or ed-tech industry experience.

Lack of direct experience in Elemental Prep's industry might require a learning curve.

✅ Advance Dan to a long interview.

Thoughtful, comprehensive answers. Definitely left a positive impression.