About Mitch

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Citadel Graduate

SC Army National Guard Veteran

Lean Professional Certified

Design Thinking Certified

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An Amazing Journey

As a tech entrepreneur for over thirty years, he has launched four startups, celebrating the triumphs of three successful exits while enduring the challenges of failure. Yet, his greatest lessons and purpose emerged not from victories, but from overcoming adversity. Rooted in strong Christian values and a work ethic shaped by farming in South Carolina, his faith, values, relationships, and marriage have been integral to his achievements throughout this journey.


Today, he is an author, speaker, consultant, and board member. He has had the privilege of advising senior leaders at companies such as Aflac, AvidXchange, Chick-fil-A, Comporium, Dave Ramsey, Hobby Lobby, and Southeastern Freight, guiding them through strategy, innovation, market growth, and leadership. With over 180 corporate engagements and global speaking events, he serves organizations that reject mediocrity and seek to design disruptive strategies, teams, and processes.



Whether on stage or in the boardroom, his mission is to empower others to lead with clarity and impact. When delivering a keynote, he inspires audiences with a message infused with faith, humor, purpose, and resilience, equipping them with a better playbook for success.

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Career Snapshot

Morgan Stanley- Broker

Started 1991, left in 1993


pinneast- Founder of hr tech startup

Launched 1994, acquired 1999


Celexx- Led M&A (public company)

Started 1999, left 2001


Acadia HCS- Founder of hr tech startup

Launched 2001, acquired 2008


YoMoxie- Founder of edtech startup

Launched 2008, acquired 2011


Dew Learning- Founder edtech startup

Launched 2011, failed 2014


TE21 - CTO edtech

Joined 2014, acquired 2017


rootloud - Strategy, Innovation & Advisory

Launched 2017

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