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Daniel Betz

@danielbetz

I build product and design organizations that turn complex platforms into coherent, intuitive customer experiences.

I've led Product & Design at DonorsChoose since 2014, building its product organization from one designer into a multidisciplinary team and shaping strategy across a complex multi-sided platform. I introduced a pod-based model, connected teacher, donor, corporate partner, and operational workflows, and strengthened roadmap planning, research, critique, and cross-functional operating rhythms.

Before DonorsChoose, I helped Etsy shift to mobile-first experiences and established scalable interaction patterns and design systems across its global marketplace. At Seamless, I was the first designer, built a cross-functional design and research team, and led the ordering experience for consumers and restaurant partners.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VP, Product & Design

DonorsChoose

Jan 2014 - Jan 2026 (12 years)

Built the product organization from the ground up, growing from a single designer to a multidisciplinary team. Led cross-functional product strategy and platform experience design across a multi-sided platform.

Product Strategy Organizational Design Cross functional Leadership Design Systems User Research Experimentation Analytics Coaching Mentorship

Staff Product Designer

Etsy

Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)

Helped lead Etsy's transition to mobile-first experiences, defining scalable interaction patterns across platforms. Partnered across search, internationalization, and marketplace teams to improve discovery and usability.

Mobile Design Interaction Design Design Systems Marketplace Usability Cross Functional Collaboration

Design Director

Seamless

Jan 2005 - Jan 2011 (6 years)

Hired as the company's first designer and built a cross-functional design and research team. Led end-to-end design of the ordering experience for consumers and restaurant partners, and established mobile app architecture.

UX Design Design Leadership Mobile App Design User Research Team Building