Don Ward, Founder and CEO of Laundris Corporation

In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Don Ward, Founder and CEO of Laundris Corporation, which is revolutionizing inventory management in the hospitality industry. With nearly two decades of experience honed at tech giants like Microsoft, IBM, and VMWare, Don's expertise spans enterprise sales and B2B platforms. Recognized by Google as one of the top 30 Black founders to watch in America and a recipient of prestigious awards, including the American Business Awards and the Austin Business Journal's Most Influential Technologist, Don's achievements are truly remarkable. Join us as we explore Don's inspiring entrepreneurial journey, his insights into fundraising strategies, and the transformative impact of Laundris' innovative AI-powered inventory management tool on efficiency and sustainability within the hospitality sector.   Notable Awards and Recognitions Founder and CEO of Laundris Corporation Recognized by Google as one of the top 30 Black founders in America and recipient of the inaugural Google for Black Founders fund. Honored with the American Business Awards through HCL Technologies sponsored by the Stevie Awards in 2022. Raised over $5 million in funding to drive Laundris' growth and market adoption. Acknowledged by the Austin Business Journal as one of the top 21 startups to watch in 2021 and named the most influential technologist by the Austin Black Business Journal for 2022. Over two decades of enterprise sales experience at Microsoft, IBM, VMWare, and McAfee, specializing in Cloud Computing and Data/Analytics.   How to connect with Don Ward: ·         Don Ward | LinkedIn ·         Don L. Ward (donlward.com) ·         Laundris: Autonomous Inventory Management   Show Notes [1:17] Brief intro and how Don got to where he is today. [6:37] Becoming and entrepreneur and starting Laundris Corporation.   [9:46] Strategies for successful fundraising. [16:25] Navigating through the challenges of a startup. [19:57] More on Laundris Corporation and how it’s staying ahead of new and emerging technologies. [29:01] Other industries or verticals that could be potential markets for Laundris’ inventory management solutions. [32:25] How to connect with Don and learn more about Laundris Corporation. [35:56] Advice to entrepreneurs looking to disrupt traditional industries with innovative solutions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices