Daniel McConnell
Executive leader and Marine Corps veteran with extensive experience scaling startups, driving revenue growth, and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams.
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Professional Summary
Entrepreneurial GTM innovator and strategic leader with extensive experience driving AI-first transformations in SaaS and technology environments. Proven ability to rapidly prototype, implement, and scale AI-powered workflows to enhance sales, pipeline generation, and customer engagement. Adept at identifying high-impact opportunities, eliminating manual tasks through automation, and influencing organizational adoption of AI-driven solutions. Marine Corps veteran with a founder mindset, known for executing at speed, embracing iterative innovation, and collaboratively delivering measurable business outcomes.
Skills
Strategic Leadership
  • Strategic Operations & Planning
  • Product Operations & GTM Strategy
  • Cross-Functional Program Management
Technical Expertise
  • AI Technologies & Automation
  • Subscription Revenue Operations (Stripe)
  • AI prompt engineering
Operational Excellence
  • Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
  • User Experience Optimization
  • SaaS revenue operations
Eqho AI
Vice President | March 2024-Current
AI SaaS for Enterprise Call Centers
Revenue Growth
Built and optimized revenue and product operations, scaling company from $0 to $65K Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) through strategic initiatives, innovative marketing funnels, and operational excellence
Customer Experience
Created customer-centric operational systems, including immediate delivery of customized product demos, enhancing user acquisition and customer experience
Subscription Management
Led end-to-end subscription management via Stripe, optimizing subscription operations, revenue analytics, and financial tracking
Cross-Functional Processes
Established robust cross-functional processes, integrating marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure strategic alignment and streamlined execution
Operational Automation
Implemented operational automation (Zapier, Pipedream, n8n, Notion), significantly increasing process efficiency and reducing manual workload
Data-Driven Decision Making
Applied deep analytical skills, utilizing data-driven decision-making to continuously measure program efficacy, refine operational workflows, and drive strategic resource allocation
Strategic Consulting
Conducted strategic consulting engagements, assisting SMBs in optimizing sales, marketing, and AI-driven automation solutions
Blanket Monster - Children's Book
Published Author
Successfully authored and published a children's book, managing the entire creative, publishing, and marketing processes
Recognition
Book of the month in its category, January 2025.
Book Theme
Book focused on teamwork between daughters and their dad.
Sun Sherpa
August 2023-January 2024
President & Co-founder
Company Launch
Launched and strategically guided startup in sustainable energy
Cost Reduction
Achieving 40% cost reduction for SMB solar installers
Strategic Management
Navigated complex operational challenges, managing rapid scaling and subsequent strategic wind-down following a key client bankruptcy
Solgen Power
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
41
Team Members
Directed complex cross-functional programs, managing distributed team across purchasing, logistics, and warehouse operations
$2M+
Annual Savings
Delivered over $2 million annual cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and supply chain optimizations
<5%
Inventory Variance
Established and refined company-wide forecasting methodologies, achieving inventory accuracy improvements from 15% variance to below 5%
Executed merger of two operational supply chain departments, implementing strategic integrations and operational process improvements
October 2020-September 2023
Teak & Timber
April 2019-September 2020
Founder & CEO
Led venture-backed SaaS startup from concept to market entry, developing custom software solutions, innovative business models, and strategic fundraising initiatives
Concept Development
Developed innovative SaaS concept
Software Creation
Built custom software solutions
Business Model
Created innovative business models
Fundraising
Executed strategic fundraising initiatives
United States Marine Corps
Section Leader - Infantry
Led complex, strategic operations in high-pressure environments, overseeing large teams and operational outcomes
July 2005-September 2013
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Recognized for exceptional service and achievement
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (twice)
Awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity
Marine of the Quarter (2011)
Selected as outstanding Marine for exceptional performance
Education
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