Dan Locke

Jeremy sits down with Dan Locke, Co-Founder and CEO of Giv.co, to unpack his entrepreneurial journey from college days at Brandeis to building companies that blend business with purpose. They talk about turning friendship into partnership, the role of technology and AI in creating more meaningful connections, and why integrating philanthropy into everyday business can lead to more authentic relationships—and a better future for corporate giving. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Meeting Dan 04:56 - Dan's Motivation and Journey 06:49 - What Makes Dan Happy 09:00 - Joining Constant Contact 10:55 - Moving to Austin: Career Impact 12:54 - Early Career and Pyramid Research 15:21 - What is Giv 22:06 - How Giv Works 26:37 - Expressing Gratitude 28:37 - Dan's Meaningful Charities 33:16 - Tax Benefits of Donations 39:31 - Howie’s Entrepreneurial Spirit 42:45 - The Pizza Industry Insights 47:24 - Starting a Fractional CFO Business 52:05 - Rapid Fire Questions 54:03 - Future of Giv 56:40 - Where to Find Dan 57:09 - Dan’s Dream Podcast Experience 57:18 - Future Podcast Plans https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters