Don Ward

Don brings nearly two decades of sales experience fueling revenue from top tier enterprise accounts and defined territories to founding Laundris Corporation. Previously, in his executive sales roles for tech companies such as Microsoft, IBM, VMware and McAfee, Don demonstrated consistent revenue growth, strategic thinking and sharp analytical skills. As CEO, Don has successfully grown Laundris from a commercial linen service to a tech company disrupting the laundry industry.

Don has been recognized by Google as one of 30 Black Founders in America to watch in 2021, is a recipient of the Google for Startups’ Black Founders Fund and was a top 10 Finalist of Top Black Founders in Texas by Dallas Cowboy Jaylon Smith’s Minority Entrepreneur Showcase. Other accolades include involvement in the Capital Factory Accelerator program, OHUB.KC (Diversity and Inclusion) Accelerator Award winner and a University of Texas Venture Labs graduate. He is a proud graduate of the University of North Texas.