Dan Canfield
Operating Executive, Portfolio CEO & Buy-and-Build Operator
Operating Executive & Portfolio CEO · US
Open to advisory
Funding · Operations & Finance · Leadership & Strategy
I work best with founders on building a strong operation and meeting cadence with their team to align everyone, make sure they're rowing in the right direction, and ready for scale.
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10
Hours / month
About Dan
Dan Canfield is a hands-on operating executive and investor with over 10 years of experience scaling, restructuring, integrating, and exiting growth businesses. He specializes in stepping into founder-led and investor-backed companies to diagnose performance gaps, optimize unit economics, and build scalable operating infrastructure. Dan has driven outcomes ranging from zero-to-$250M+ GMV builds to pre-IPO preparation and successful portfolio exits.
Skills
Experience
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Chief Operating Officer
Hammer Made
Restructured operations for an investor-backed menswear business, redesigned inventory and supply chain processes, and secured growth capital.
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Portfolio CEO
Onfolio
Led operational strategy across a portfolio of online businesses, establishing reporting structures and discipline to prepare for an IPO.
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Chief Operating Officer
Battalion Metals
Built operating infrastructure from zero to $250M+ in GMV and profitability in 12 months, managing operations, compliance, fulfillment, and pricing strategy.
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Chief Operating Officer
RDM Partners
Overhauled P&Ls and operations across an eight-figure eCommerce and consumer portfolio, positioning the holding company for a successful exit.
education
Student
University of Arizona
B.S. in Retail & Consumer Sciences with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship.
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Operator / Investor
C Holdings
Acquired, scaled, and exited consumer and retail businesses; scaled an apparel brand 300% and built a profitable eCommerce channel.