Why I Checked Up on Daniel Federman
Yesterday, I decided to see whether Daniel Federman is actually worth the hype. I’ve seen many people talking about him, but really wanted to get the true opinions from actual folks who worked with him. Grabbed my phone, opened Twitter and LinkedIn, and started asking connections.
My Approach To Find Real Answers
- Started by scrolling through my LinkedIn network for mutuals tagged in posts about Federman
- Reached out to 6 people saying “Hey, curious about Daniel Federman in meetings – care to share honestly?”
- Checked Twitter replies under his posts to see unfiltered reactions
- Tracked down 2 ex-colleagues through a Slack alumni group
- Took screenshots of all anonymous feedback channels mentioning Federman
The responses came slowly at first. Sarah from marketing DM’d me: “Honestly? Daniel’s great at networking events but terrible at follow-ups. Promised our team resources last month and ghosted us.” Another guy James chimed in: “Federman saved my project when deadlines got crazy, but his ego grows with every promotion.”
What Real People Actually Said
Kept digging until I had about 15 opinions total. Created a simple spreadsheet sorting the feedback. Around 60% gave positive comments like:
- “Boss moves in crisis situations”
- “Gets funding approved like a wizard”
But 40% mentioned dealbreaker issues:
- “Steals credit constantly”
- “Cancels 1-on-1s every week”
Final verdict after all this digging? Federman clearly gets important stuff done. But I wouldn’t join his team if work-life balance matters. Those who know him best say he burns through teams. So now when people ask me “Is Daniel Federman good?”, I tell them: “Depends if you’re talking to his bosses or his teammates.”
