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Dan Rua
Director/Board Member at
IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC.
Net worth: 357 893 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Daniel R.
Rua is the founder of Leven Labs, Inc., founded in 2015, serving as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Current jobs include Managing Partner at Inflexion Partners LLC since 2002, Independent Director at IZEA Worldwide, Inc. since 2012, and Director at Tyto Online, Inc. Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Admiral International, Inc., Executive Chairman at IZEA Innovations, Inc. from 2006 to 2011, Director at InphoMatch, Director at Auctionrover.com, Inc., Principal at International Business Machines Corp., and Partner at Draper Atlantic from 1999 to 2002.
Education includes an MBA from Kenan-Flagler Business School, an undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 1991, and a graduate degree from UNC School of Law in 1999.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC. 0.55% | 2026-03-30 | 96,990 ( 0.55% ) | 357 893 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Dan Rua active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-07-30 |
Inflexion Partners LLC
 Inflexion Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Inflexion Partners invests in companies located in the United States, primarily in Florida. The firm focuses on communications, software and life sciences. It provides financing for seed and early-stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.1 - 1 million. The firm acts as a lead and co-lead investor. It also takes a seat on the board of directors and makes follow-on investments. | Private Equity Investor | 2001-12-31 |
Leven Labs, Inc.
 Leven Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops advertising software for online publishers | Founder | 2014-12-31 |
Tyto Online, Inc.
 Tyto Online, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops video games that engage students/youth in learning | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Dan Rua
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
IZEA Innovations, Inc.
 IZEA Innovations, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides social media marketing services | Chairman | 2011-04-30 |
Draper Atlantic
 Draper Atlantic Investment ManagersFinance Draper Atlantic focuses on technology investing. They look for the combination of great teams, big markets, big ideas and proprietary technology. | Private Equity Investor | 2001-12-31 |
Admiral International, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Auctionrover.com, Inc.
 Auctionrover.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides auction and marketplace management software and services | Director/Board Member | - |
InphoMatch
 InphoMatch Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides domestic and global inter-carrier wireless data solutions, delivering messages, premium content, and value-added services to global mobile carriers | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
International Business Machines Corp.
 International Business Machines Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software, IT consulting, cloud and infrastructure services | Technology Services |
Draper Atlantic
Draper Atlantic Investment ManagersFinance Draper Atlantic focuses on technology investing. They look for the combination of great teams, big markets, big ideas and proprietary technology. | Finance |
InphoMatch
InphoMatch Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides domestic and global inter-carrier wireless data solutions, delivering messages, premium content, and value-added services to global mobile carriers | Communications |
University of Florida
 University of Florida Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Inflexion Partners LLC
Inflexion Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Inflexion Partners invests in companies located in the United States, primarily in Florida. The firm focuses on communications, software and life sciences. It provides financing for seed and early-stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.1 - 1 million. The firm acts as a lead and co-lead investor. It also takes a seat on the board of directors and makes follow-on investments. | Finance |
IZEA Innovations, Inc.
IZEA Innovations, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides social media marketing services | Commercial Services |
Auctionrover.com, Inc.
Auctionrover.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides auction and marketplace management software and services | Technology Services |
Kenan-Flagler Business School
 Kenan-Flagler Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
IZEA Worldwide, Inc.
 IZEA Worldwide, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides on-line advertising services | Commercial Services |
UNC School of Law
 UNC School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Admiral International, Inc. | |
Tyto Online, Inc.
Tyto Online, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops video games that engage students/youth in learning | Technology Services |
Leven Labs, Inc.
Leven Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops advertising software for online publishers | Technology Services |
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