# Daniel Idzkowski

> Founder, Inventor, Investor (SKUNKLOCK, Eterno Tequila, Sidepocket) 0-1 Specialist Responsible For Sparking Multi-billion-dollar Deterrent Lock Industry

Invented SKUNKLOCK ($1B+ category), CEO at Sidepocket.

Raised over $300M across ventures. Trusted by leading VCs and accelerators to assess fundability, strategy, and founder quality.

Inventor of SKUNKLOCK, the first chemical deterrent lock that launched a $1B+ category and helped prevent over 1 million tons of carbon emissions.

CEO at Sidepocket, an SEC-registered RIA delivering institutional investing tools to educators and platforms. Built on $10M+ of quant R&D.

Developed a proprietary risk framework used by investors to evaluate funding readiness, market timing, and product strategy.

Known for helping founders validate ideas, build investor-grade pitches, and raise capital with precision.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Fundraising strategy and pitch teardown
✔️ Building investor-ready businesses
✔️ Product validation and early traction
✔️ Investor targeting and cap table design
✔️ Go-to-market for complex products
✔️ Category creation and narrative
✔️ Operating in regulated industries

I help founders build fundable, scalable companies with clarity and investor alignment.

**Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $200.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

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