Dan Driskell

About Dan Driskell

As a Fractional Business Development Strategist at Technology First, I contribute to the growth and sustainability of Dayton\'s technology ecosystem by advising executive leadership on strategic partnerships, revenue diversification, and organizational development. My role combines high-level strategy with targeted execution to align member value, programming, and external engagement with mission priorities. With over two decades of experience in business development, corporate leadership, and community engagement, I have cultivated a deep expertise in building partnerships and fostering collaboration. My work is driven by a commitment to creating meaningful connections that empower organizations to achieve long-term success while supporting regional growth initiatives.

Experience

1. Shareholder

   North Point Advisory Group

   Jan 2026 — Present · Canton, OH, US

   Partnering with mission-driven leaders to bring clarity to complex challenges and momentum to meaningful growth.As a shareholder of North Point Advisory Group, I help my team find organizations navigating transition, scaling impact, strengthening governance, and aligning strategy with execution. The approach blends data-informed insight, disciplined strategic thinking, and real-world business development experience — always grounded in purpose.Throughout my career, I’ve built corporate partnerships, developed growth strategies with large organizations, and helped leadership teams move from vision to measurable results. I understand how to connect strategy to revenue, relationships to results, and mission to market relevance.Leaders engage our team when they need:• Clear strategic direction• Stronger alignment across teams and stakeholders• Growth through partnerships and positioning• Confident decision-making during changeI believe the best strategies are both practical and principled. Insight matters. Execution matters. Purpose matters most.Let our team build something meaningful.

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  Masters in Education (MEd), Instructional Design and Technology

  2020

• Western Kentucky University

  Master's degree (M.S.)

  1993 — 1994

• Bowling Green State University

  Bachelor of Science - (B.S.)

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Account Management
• Program Management
• Commercial Insurance
• Management
• Insurance
• Leadership
• Business Development
• New Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Coaching
• Alternative Energy
• Business
• Risk Management
• Energy
• Customer Service