# Daniel Medvene

> Daniel Medvene is the CEO and co-founder of Quantum Energy Squares, a Santa Monica plant-based energy bar company he started in 2019 with partner Leah Marquez. After years of relying on pre-workout powders and gallons of coffee that left him 'wired but tired,' Medvene set out to engineer a cleaner source of all-day energy. He and Marquez ran more than 200 recipe iterations with a sports dietitian, food scientist, and pastry chef before landing on a bar powered by organic green coffee and balanced plant-based macros. The company raised $2.5 million in seed funding in 2021 from a roster of pro athletes, became the official energy bar of the IRONMAN and Rock 'n' Roll Marathon series, and now sells nationally through Whole Foods and Sprouts.

- **Role:** CEO & Co-Founder at Quantum Energy Squares
- **Organizations:** Quantum Energy Squares, Luxe Consulting USA, The Luxe Group, Vedanta USA, Focus Ediciones
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Co-founded and leads Quantum Energy Squares, a national plant-based energy bar brand., Raised $2.5 million in seed funding in 2021 from a roster of professional athletes., Secured Quantum as the official energy bar of the IRONMAN Triathlon Series and Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series.

## Career timeline

- **2016** — Begins experimenting with energy bar recipes alongside partner Leah Marquez, hunting for clean, long-lasting energy.
- **2019** — Launches Quantum Energy Squares after more than 200 product iterations; bars hit West Coast coffee shops, juiceries, and natural grocers.
- **2021** — Raises $2.5M seed round backed by pro athletes; named official energy bar of IRONMAN and Rock 'n' Roll Marathon series; expands nationally with Sprouts and Whole Foods.
- **2025** — Exhibits at Natural Products Expo West; appears on 'The Formula' podcast discussing natural vs. chemical energy and brand strategy.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and leads Quantum Energy Squares, a national plant-based energy bar brand.
- Raised $2.5 million in seed funding in 2021 from a roster of professional athletes.
- Secured Quantum as the official energy bar of the IRONMAN Triathlon Series and Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series.
- Expanded distribution nationally through Whole Foods and Sprouts.
- Won a Shark Tank-style pitch contest at WeWork, landing placement in WEMRKT locations.
- Developed a product that consistently beat leading competitors in blind taste tests.

## Latest updates

- **2025-03** — Quantum Energy Squares exhibited at Natural Products Expo West 2025.
- **2025-12** — Medvene appeared on 'The Formula' podcast discussing natural versus chemical energy and his brand strategy.

## Links

- Website: https://quantumsquares.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-medvene-0a09623b
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@quantumsquares
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quantumsquares
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quantumsquares
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quantumsquares

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Last updated: 2026-06-24