About Mitch

Citadel Graduate
SC Army National Guard Veteran
Lean Professional Certified
Design Thinking Certified
Avid Outdoorsman
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.

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