Carl Dorvil is a well-renowned entrepreneur with a flair for transforming startups into thriving businesses. Born out of his dorm room at the Southern Methodist University (SMU), his first venture, Group Excellence, quickly became the largest tutoring company in Texas. His entrepreneurial journey, however, didn’t stop there.

Dorvil’s academic background includes an impressive triple major in Public Policy, Economics, and Psychology, which he earned from SMU in 2005 with Distinction. He then went on to pursue an MBA from the highly-regarded SMU Cox School of Business in 2008, further refining his business acumen.

His passion for social enterprises became evident when he founded Group Excellence in 2004. The company provided over 800,000 hours of tutoring services, created more than 2,000 jobs, and earned several prestigious accolades such as being named an Inc. 500 company and the 5th fastest-growing educational company in America.

In a surprising turn of events, Dorvil, after selling Group Excellence in 2011, reclaimed it a few years later for just 10% of the original sales price. His entrepreneurial journey took another significant leap in 2016 when he led GEX Management in making its initial public offering, becoming the youngest African American to take a company public in the United States.

Under Dorvil’s leadership, GEX Management underwent a massive revenue surge from $500,000 in 2016 to over $8 million in 2017, earning the recognition as the fastest-growing public company in North Texas by The Dallas Morning News.

Dorvil’s illustrious career portfolio includes taking seven companies from startup phase to multimillion-dollar enterprises, raising millions of dollars in funding, and showcasing a remarkable ability to secure investments and fuel business growth. His entrepreneurship acumen, coupled with his dedication and vision, has made him a dynamic figure in the entrepreneurial landscape.