Daniel McConnell
Entrepreneur & operator building AI products that do good. Chief Tow Officer at TowPilot. I build fast, lead with conviction, and chase work that actually matters.
LinkedIn Profile
(909) 573-5307
Professional Summary
I'm a startup operator, founder, and builder with a background in AI automation, voice tech, and real-world operational chaos. I currently serve as VP of Operations at Eqho AI and the Chief Tow Officer at TowPilot—an AI voice dispatch platform transforming how tow companies handle calls, jobs, and chaos at scale. We’ve gone from zero to 50+ customers and hundreds of thousands in ARR in just a few months.
I’ve bootstrapped companies, launched viral content, built vertical SaaS platforms, and created brands that resonate deeply with niche audiences—from towing yards to toddler parents. Whether it's AI that answers phones or a children’s book about a blanket monster, I build with speed, empathy, and edge.
My sweet spot:
  • Early-stage teams
  • Complex operational problems
  • Zero-to-one GTM and product execution
  • Building with story, soul, and systems
I care deeply about building things that last—and I’m always looking for the next problem worth obsessing over.
Skills
Solutions Creation
  • AI product design
  • Zero-to-one execution
  • Go-to-market strategy
Telling the Story
  • Customer discovery
  • Brand and storytelling
  • B2B sales + Enterprise
Automate with a Mission
  • Agentic Workflow Automation
  • Mission Based Leadership
  • Voice Ai Product Design
TowPilot Ai & Eqho AI
Vice President & Chief Tow Officer | March 2024-Current
AI SaaS for Enterprise Call Centers
Revenue Growth
Built and optimized revenue and product operations, scaling company from $0 to $1M ARR through strategic initiatives, innovative marketing funnels, and operational excellence
Niche Vertical Development
I carved out the towing niche by building TowPilot, an AI voice dispatcher that replaces chaotic phone intake with automated, reliable call handling. In under a year, I turned a fragmented, underserved industry into a $400k+ ARR vertical powered by purpose-built AI.
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
Sun Sherpa
August 2023-March 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-October 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
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.
Education
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