# Dan Uyemura

> Dan Uyemura is the co-founder and CEO of PushPress, a software platform for independent gyms. A UCLA business and economics graduate with experience at AOL Userplane and Myspace, he also co-owned gyms, including Torrance Training Lab. His work focuses on simplifying gym operations and giving local business owners access to automation and shared resources.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at PushPress
- **Organizations:** PushPress, Torrance Training Lab, LAX CrossFit, Mixture.com, AOL Userplane, Myspace, Deluxe Labs
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Business/Economics, University of California, Los Angeles
- **Known for:** Co-founded PushPress after firsthand experience with gym management software., Co-opened Torrance Training Lab in 2013 and sold his stake in 2019., Led PushPress through an $11 million Series A announced in 2022 and a $20 million Series B reported in 2024.

## Career timeline

- **Late 1990s** — Started a web development business while at UCLA and became involved in Mixture.com.
- **2000s** — Worked in web application engineering, including Deluxe Labs, AOL Userplane and Myspace.
- **2010** — Opened LAX CrossFit, according to his detailed PushPress biography.
- **2011-2013** — Developed gym management software that became PushPress.
- **2013** — Opened Torrance Training Lab with Jamie and Lexie Hagiya; built PushPress alongside Chris McConachie and Brian Aung.
- **2019** — Sold his Torrance Training Lab stake back to Jamie and Lexie Hagiya.
- **2022** — Announced his final PushPress code contribution in January; PushPress announced an $11 million Series A in August.
- **2024** — Featured on the SaaS Revolution Show about reaching $13 million ARR; PushPress raised a $20 million Series B reported in October.

## Achievements

- Co-founded PushPress after firsthand experience with gym management software.
- Co-opened Torrance Training Lab in 2013 and sold his stake in 2019.
- Led PushPress through an $11 million Series A announced in 2022 and a $20 million Series B reported in 2024.
- Discussed reaching $13 million annual recurring revenue on the SaaS Revolution Show in August 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Appeared on HendersonHQ to discuss PushPress and gym ownership; the episode described the company as having 110 employees.
- **2025-12** — In his 2025 year-end reflection, reported 30M+ check-ins, 10M+ classes and 13% median revenue growth per gym; described AI, saving time and removing friction as priorities for 2026.
- **2024-10** — PushPress raised a $20 million Series B led by Altos Ventures, with StepStone and Mucker Capital participating.

## Links

- Website: https://danuyemura.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuyemura/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hookgripper
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielsan/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielsan

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Last updated: 2026-10-24