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Dow Janes

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About

Over the last three decades, I’ve started, scaled, and exited 6 companies across technology, sports and media. But the greatest lessons didn’t come from the exits. It came from choosing a different path for myself, and then extensively studying why most founders never reach their full potential. I’ve seen it from every angle: • As a founder • As an operator • As an investor • And as a board member of a multi-billion-dollar public company Most entrepreneurs don’t fail from lack of ambition, intelligence, or effort. They fail because they build companies without accountability and optionality. That’s why I built everything I teach around one core belief: A sellable business is a stronger business. Today, everything we do leverages this powerful framework: What I build → ExitDNA A 90-day program that gives founders the frameworks, tools, and mindset to build an exit-ready company Even if they never plan to sell → Elite Boardroom A 6-month boardroom experience designed for founders who want real accountability, sharper decision-making, and higher-level execution This is not group coaching It’s a boardroom built for entrepreneurs My background → Started, scaled and exited 6 companies →

Experience

Chief Executive OfficerDow Janes
Jun 2026
FounderExitDNA
Jan 2019
Founder and Chairman EmeritusISL
Jun 2013 to Oct 2024
Founder and CEOKYCK.com, Inc.
Jan 2011 to Sep 2017
Board of DirectorsLendingTree
Oct 2008 to Oct 2014
FounderMountain Khakis
Jan 2003 to Jun 2013
CEOettain group
Aug 2001 to Mar 2003
CEO, American OperationsTeamTalk Group
Jul 2000 to Aug 2001
SVP Consulting ServicesSapientRazorfish
May 1998 to Jun 1999
FounderInTouch
Apr 1995 to May 1998

Education

Wake Forest University
1989 to 1991
Berry College
BS, Psychology
1991 to 1994