
Dan Garms
Executive search and strategic alliances leader
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Chicago, Illinois
Joined April 2026
Summary
Longtime executive search and strategic alliances specialist with a focus on growth-stage and emerging technology companies. He founded The Garms Group in 1989 and has spent decades placing senior executives and advising on organizational structure, human capital and strategic partnerships. garms+2
Active business development leader in recent years across technology and emerging sectors, holding VP-level roles in new business development and strategic alliances at multiple firms and, more recently, a director role at a regenerative medical company. rocketreach
Engaged in the cannabis industry as a recruiter, connector, event organizer and podcast host; co-founded Green in Chi and founded Cannabis Search Group to provide industry education, networking and staffing solutions. blitzr+1
Participates in advisory and board roles across startups, nonprofits and media initiatives, including advisory board membership announcements and nonprofit board listings, reflecting a pattern of serving as an external advisor to companies and organizations. prnewswire+1
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Hosting and organizing cannabis industry events and podcasts. blitzr+1
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has played a key role in successfully optimizing prompt interactions for advanced NLP systems.Dec 25, 2025