Don Ward is the Founder/CEO of Laundris Corporation, which leverages precision technology (IoT+AI/ML) to track assets and inventory for large enterprise customers in the hospitality and healthcare verticals. The Laundris Platform Transforms (initially Textiles) operations by connecting Properties, Facilities, and the Supply Chain—powered by AI/ML for smarter automation, streamlined processes, and unparalleled customer experiences.

Prior to founding Laundris, Don’s experience covered two decades of enterprise sales in roles such at Microsoft, IBM, VMWare and McAfee. It was his background in Cloud Computing + Data/Analytics that led Don to become the Founder of the world's first integrated supply chain solution that provides full turnkey - Physical to Digital transformation for brands such as Hyatt, CitizenM, and others. 

Don has been recognized by Google as one of the top 30 black founders to watch in America, along with being a recipient of the inaugural Google for Black Founders fund. In 2022, Don was a recipient of the American Business Awards on behalf HCL Technologies sponsored by the Stevie Awards. Along with that, Don was recognized by the Austin Business Journal as one of the top 21 startups to watch in 2021 and the Austin Black Business Journals most influential technologist for 2022. 

Don has raised more than $5 million to support Laundris' growth and market adoption. He is a proud graduate of the University of North Texas and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.