Business Growth and Innovation Catalyst
About Me
I’m an ex-McKinsey consultant and 3x founder with 15+ years experience driving growth in healthcare and life sciences, technology, and media.
I’ve made it my life’s mission to support business leaders and entrepreneurs building impact-oriented companies. I sit at the intersection of product, marketing, and strategy -- a rare position that allows me to truly understand my clients’ needs and drive growth and innovation.
Companies I’ve Worked With
What I Do
I work with founders, investors, and growth-stage companies on high-leverage strategy and storytelling. Whether you’re preparing for a raise, entering a new market, or refining your brand narrative—I can help.
Previous Engagements:
Pre-IPO Health Tech Company
Oversaw product strategy and go-to-market for telehealth business.
Seed Fundraising for Health Tech Startup
Helped founder craft investor narrative, financial model, and deck—resulting in oversubscribed seed round.
Social Wellness Startup
Developed pitch deck and financial model, coordinated seed-stage fundraising.
Global Health Tech Company
Advised on product strategy, corporate development, partnerships and M&A.
Global Tech Company
Advised on product strategy and developed go-to-market plan for senior care tech platform.
How I Can Help
Due Diligence – Evaluating a target’s management, financials, and competitive position to guide investment decisions.
Valuation & Deal Structuring – Building financial models for valuation and structuring deals for fundraising, partnerships, and M&A.
Corporate Development – Supporting companies with M&A, partnerships, licensing deals, asset sales, and helping to shape deal structures and financial strategies.
Market Research – Performing market assessment, voice of customer research, competitive landscape analysis.
Fundraising – Creating investor decks, financial modeling & projections, and managing investor outreach.
Marketing – Advising on branding, SEO, content strategy and developing multi-channel marketing and messaging.
Who I Work With
Management teams and investors in funded or revenue-generating companies navigating fundraising, M&A, strategic partnerships, or financing – who are seeking high-level advisory to position for growth, investment, or exits.
Examples include:
- Private equity and venture capital investors.
- Creative, technical, or product-driven founders.
- Physician/scientist entrepreneurs and university spin-offs.
- Founders/C-Suite/board members of growth stage companies.
Industries I Focus On
Healthcare & Life Sciences – Medical technology, pharma / biotech, digital health, food & nutrition, fitness, mental health.
Tech & Software – Consumer tech, social media, AI, film & TV, FinTech, SaaS.
Investments & Innovation – Family offices, private equity & venture capital funds, accelerators, venture studios, corporate innovation divisions.
How to Work With Me
Strategic Advisor – Ongoing retainer, best suited for fundraising, M&A, or strategic growth.
Project-Based Engagements – Hourly or project-based fee for targeted support, best suited for defined deliverables within a fixed time frame.
Testimonials
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Geoff Cook (CEO, Noom)
Daniel combines creativity and thoughtfulness with adaptability. He has a deep understanding of how to translate complex technical concepts into effective messaging and marketing content. He is a powerhouse whose range, adaptability, sharp strategic mind, and organizational prowess would be an asset to any team.
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Lex Sokolin (Managing Partner @ Generative Ventures)
Daniel is extremely adept at understanding market trends and finding ways to navigate difficult waters. He is a product-minded entrepreneur, and delivers an investor's take on fundraising and operational strategy. He is a team player and a true business partner.
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Jessica Toh (Co-founder & CEO, Huckleberry Labs)
Daniel’s work was instrumental in guiding our product roadmap and go-to-market strategy. He offers unique perspectives - both from the practical experience of running his own successful startup and also from the advisory skills developed as a consultant.
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Francis Lee (Senior Vice President, Aster Insights)
Daniel is an expert at guiding clients through their important strategic and operational challenges. He is a strong communicator and strategic thinker with a talent for synthesizing complex ideas. He excels at using data and analytics to create actionable intelligence.
My Writing
I write about health and wellness trends for my media site, Vitamin Z, with over 3,000 subscribers. Here are some of my recent pieces:
Public Speaking
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