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

Daniel@mcconnellmanagement.com

(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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