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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Daniel@mcconnellmanagement.com

(909) 573-5307

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

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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

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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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