Daniel Otto

Principal

Danny joined the Yale Investments Office in July 2013 after interning as an undergraduate. He focuses on the Endowment’s real assets portfolio and climate investments. Danny graduated from Yale College in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He is a CFA® charterholder. Danny has served as a Berkeley Fellow, a faculty adviser, and a board member for the Yale Hockey Association.

Why did you join the Yale Investments Office?

During my senior year, I was lucky enough to get into a seminar that was co-taught by David Swensen and Dean Takahashi. It was my favorite course at Yale and led to an opportunity to work at the Investments Office. I loved the camaraderie, competitive spirit, intense focus on mentorship and learning, and the challenges of making great investments in a mission-driven environment.

What extracurricular activities did you enjoy the most during college?

Being a member of the Yale hockey team was a dream come true for me. The enthusiasm for the team around campus was extremely special.