Hi, I'm DR Rawson - Serial entrepreneur, educator, and storyteller


My journey spans 30 companies, countless stories, and a mission to instill character in every child.

The Journey Behind the Name

I wasn’t always called DR—but I was always meant to be. My name follows a family tradition going back to the 1840s. My father was EJ. My grandfather was HH. I legally changed my name to DR in honor of my parents, who passed away far too young.

Today, when someone calls me DR, it’s not just my name—it’s a reminder of who I come from, what I’ve built, and the legacy I’m still shaping.

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What I Believe

Character is the real curriculum. The greatest lessons we teach aren’t on a chalkboard—they’re in how we treat others.
Legacy matters more than titles. What you build is important, but who you help along the way is what you’re remembered for.
Children are the world’s greatest opportunity. A single story, read at the right time, can shape a child’s future.

Entrepreneurship with Purpose

I’ve founded over 30 companies in a variety of industries and a few non-profits, Internet, insurance, education, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and wellness.

My favorite part? Building teams. Solving real problems. And watching ideas turn into movements that help people thrive.

I’m proudest of the ones that changed lives—not just balance sheets.

“Business isn’t just about the bottom line. It’s about the ripple effect you leave behind.”

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