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Dan Gockel is a seasoned business strategist with a proven track record of scaling high-growth organizations and partnering directly with founder CEOs to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. As Chief of Staff at MOD Pizza, the fastest-growing U.S. restaurant chain for five consecutive years, Dan helped scale the company from 25 to over 500 locations. He led two successful capital raises totaling $200M, crafting the narrative that secured investor buy-in, and spearheaded cross-functional initiatives that improved operational efficiency. His award-winning work in strategic execution and operational systems has earned him recognition across industries, and he has been invited to speak at top conferences, including the Microsoft Data Insights Summit and ICSC. At Brighton Jones, one of the Northwest’s largest registered investment advisory firms, Dan worked closely with the founder and CEO on initiatives that enhanced business operations and helped clients align their financial resources with their values and purpose. His work spanned strategic planning, organizational design, and project execution, reinforcing his expertise in supporting mission-driven organizations. In the smart home space, Dan served as Chief of Staff at Deako Lighting, ranked #182 on the INC 5000 list in 2024, where he helped implement OKRs, build scalable systems, and support rapid growth. Dan’s expertise in strategic planning, storytelling, and process optimization makes him a dynamic leader with a strong track record of enabling long-term success.…Dan Gockel is a seasoned business strategist with a proven track record of scaling high-growth organizations and partnering directly with founder CEOs to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. As Chief of Staff at MOD Pizza, the fastest-growing U.S. restaurant chain for five consecutive years, Dan helped scale the company from 25 to over 500 locations. He led two successful capital raises totaling $200M, crafting the narrative that secured investor buy-in, and spearheaded cross-functional initiatives that improved operational efficiency. His award-winning work in strategic execution and operational systems has earned him recognition across industries, and he has been invited to speak at top conferences, including the Microsoft Data Insights Summit and ICSC. At Brighton Jones, one of the Northwest’s largest registered investment advisory firms, Dan worked closely with the founder and CEO on initiatives that enhanced business operations and helped clients align their financial resources with their values and purpose. His work spanned strategic planning, organizational design, and project execution, reinforcing his expertise in supporting mission-driven organizations. In the smart home space, Dan served as Chief of Staff at Deako Lighting, ranked #182 on the INC 5000 list in 2024, where he helped implement OKRs, build scalable systems, and support rapid growth. Dan’s expertise in strategic planning, storytelling, and process optimization makes him a dynamic leader with a strong track record of enabling long-term success.

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Dan Gockel is a seasoned business strategist with a proven track record of scaling high-growth organizations and partnering directly with founder CEOs to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. As Chief of Staff at MOD Pizza, the fastest-growing U.S. restaurant chain for five consecutive years, Dan helped scale the company from 25 to over 500 locations. He led two successful capital raises totaling $200M, crafting the narrative that secured investor buy-in, and spearheaded cross-functional initiatives that improved operational efficiency. His award-winning work in strategic execution and operational systems has earned him recognition across industries, and he has been invited to speak at top conferences, including the Microsoft Data Insights Summit and ICSC. At Brighton Jones, one of the Northwest’s largest registered investment advisory firms, Dan worked closely with the founder and CEO on initiatives that enhanced business operations and helped clients align their financial resources with their values and purpose. His work spanned strategic planning, organizational design, and project execution, reinforcing his expertise in supporting mission-driven organizations. In the smart home space, Dan served as Chief of Staff at Deako Lighting, ranked #182 on the INC 5000 list in 2024, where he helped implement OKRs, build scalable systems, and support rapid growth. Dan’s expertise in strategic planning, storytelling, and process optimization makes him a dynamic leader with a strong track record of enabling long-term success.…Dan Gockel is a seasoned business strategist with a proven track record of scaling high-growth organizations and partnering directly with founder CEOs to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. As Chief of Staff at MOD Pizza, the fastest-growing U.S. restaurant chain for five consecutive years, Dan helped scale the company from 25 to over 500 locations. He led two successful capital raises totaling $200M, crafting the narrative that secured investor buy-in, and spearheaded cross-functional initiatives that improved operational efficiency. His award-winning work in strategic execution and operational systems has earned him recognition across industries, and he has been invited to speak at top conferences, including the Microsoft Data Insights Summit and ICSC. At Brighton Jones, one of the Northwest’s largest registered investment advisory firms, Dan worked closely with the founder and CEO on initiatives that enhanced business operations and helped clients align their financial resources with their values and purpose. His work spanned strategic planning, organizational design, and project execution, reinforcing his expertise in supporting mission-driven organizations. In the smart home space, Dan served as Chief of Staff at Deako Lighting, ranked #182 on the INC 5000 list in 2024, where he helped implement OKRs, build scalable systems, and support rapid growth. Dan’s expertise in strategic planning, storytelling, and process optimization makes him a dynamic leader with a strong track record of enabling long-term success.

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Dan Gockel is a seasoned business strategist with a proven track record of scaling high-growth organizations and partnering directly with founder CEOs to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. As Chief of Staff at MOD Pizza, the fastest-growing U.S. restaurant chain for five consecutive years, Dan helped scale the company from 25 to over 500 locations. He led two successful capital raises totaling $200M, crafting the narrative that secured investor buy-in, and spearheaded cross-functional initiatives that improved operational efficiency.

His award-winning work in strategic execution and operational systems has earned him recognition across industries, and he has been invited to speak at top conferences, including the Microsoft Data Insights Summit and ICSC.

At Brighton Jones, one of the Northwest’s largest registered investment advisory firms, Dan worked closely with the founder and CEO on initiatives that enhanced business operations and helped clients align their financial resources with their values and purpose. His work spanned strategic planning, organizational design, and project execution, reinforcing his expertise in supporting mission-driven organizations.

In the smart home space, Dan served as Chief of Staff at Deako Lighting, ranked #182 on the INC 5000 list in 2024, where he helped implement OKRs, build scalable systems, and support rapid growth. Dan’s expertise in strategic planning, storytelling, and process optimization makes him a dynamic leader with a strong track record of enabling long-term success.