Daryl specializes in the formation, organization and operation of venture capital and other private equity funds and their general partner and management company entities. Daryl counsels funds in all stages of their fundraising and organization, including in preparing offering materials, negotiating with investors regarding fund formation matters, and drafting partnership, limited liability company and other governance agreements. After fundraising, he counsels fund managers on all aspects of day-to-day operations. Daryl represents a number of leading venture capital firms and routinely advises first-time fund managers.

Prior to graduate school, Daryl served in a variety of leadership positions as a US Navy submarine officer onboard USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723). He also served at the Pentagon as a Crisis/Operations Briefer to the Chief of Naval Operations and left active duty as a Lieutenant.