Karl has contributed to growth companies most of his career, beginning in office computing, where he and his partners developed and licensed office automation software created for Digital Equipment Corporation. After enjoying a multi-year OEM partnership with the computing giant, Karl experienced his first successful exit when the team sold their company to DEC, after which Karl began consulting with other regional technology firms. 

Later, Karl took an interest in human nutrition and has led sales, marketing and operations efforts for both publicly and privately held companies.  His automated marketing systems have been used by some of the largest, most successful direct sales companies.

A passionate educator, Karl enjoys teaching and coaching the joys and perils of entrepreneurship. He’s shared the stage with notable influencers like Les Brown, Brian Tracy and Ken Olsen; and lectured at the John C. Cook School of Business at St. Louis University.