DOUG BURRIS

Founder and Principal

Doug has 25+ years of Talent Acquisition experience and launched DBI2 Consulting in 2011 to answer the needs of startups and scale-up companies.  Doug has worked across the spectrum of talent acquisition and organizational evolution including work with 10 person startups to Fortune 500 companies in industries including EdTech, FinTech, SportsTech, Renewable Energy, Construction, Fueling Services, Manufacturing and Telecommunications.  

Doug has focused on career disciplines including Sales and Marketing, Business Operations, Human Resources, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.  

Doug serves as an advisor to multiple pre-revenue Educational Technology companies, dedicates time monthly to developing and supporting post-high school preparedness programs, and advising High School and College Students on career preparedness.

Doug and his wife Jerilynn, both graduates of the University of Kansas, have 3 incredible children, and 3 mischievous dogs and have lived in Kansas City for 30+ years.