About Black Tusk Consulting
Your Guide to Sustainable Growth
For over 30 years, Dan Downs has transformed technology companies from startup to successful exit, always guided by the question:
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“What’s right for the business?”
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His journey from Vancouver to Brisbane (via 3 years in London and 10 years in Sydney) has equipped him with global perspective, proven frameworks, and a reputation for bringing order to chaos. Dan excels at turning ambitious visions into profitable realities. Whether helping to scale a fintech startup or leading the transformation of an established operation, he partners with founders and leaders to guide them to their summit.
Black Tusk Consulting Insights
30+
Years Experience
100x
Exit Achieved
$65M
Largest Deal Closed
Our Services
Fractional Executive Support
Modernise for Market Leadership
Experienced CEO/CRO partners for scale-ups. We bring clarity, structure, and commercial discipline to help leadership teams navigate growth, operations, and capital raising with confidence and purpose.
AI & GTM Advisory Sprints
Navigate Exits and Acquisitions
Rapid 6-8 week sprints to unlock AI potential across sales, marketing, and operations. We deliver focused recommendations and actionable roadmaps that make your go-to-market strategy scale.
Leadership & Org Design Consulting
Build High-Performance Teams
We evolve team structures for scaling companies. From role clarity to performance frameworks, we align vision, culture, and capabilities to design organizations that fuel sustainable growth.
Fintech Systems Expertise
Accelerate Revenue Growth
20+ years guiding banks and fintechs through system selection and optimization. We navigate core banking, compliance, and reporting complexities to deliver real value in regulated environments.
Client Stories
Dan has been a trusted commercial advisor to WicketWorks for over 15 years. In a fractional GM role, he’s helped us reshape how we work with key customers, streamline pricing models, and drive sustainable revenue growth. His judgment, integrity, and strategic lens have been invaluable to our business.
Brian McKillop, Director, WicketWorks
Dan was instrumental in transforming Data Action’s go-to-market approach. As Head of Sales, he led the pursuit and closure of a landmark $65 million partnership with Greater Bank — the largest deal in our 30-year history. Dan brings strategic insight, trusted relationships, and relentless execution to every engagement."
Karl Grant, Former CEO, Data Action
"Black Tusk Consulting goes above and beyond in providing valuable strategic guidance that has revolutionized the way we operate. Their impact is truly remarkable."
Beverly Reid, Croften House
