About Jeff.

Jeff Knauss is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and A.I. enthusiast with a keen eye for transformative opportunities.

Having co-founded and successfully sold Digital Hyve, ranked #52 on Inc Magazine’s Fastest 5,000 Growing Companies in the US, Jeff's appetite for starting and scaling businesses has continued to grow.

Beyond his initial success, Jeff has expanded his influence through investments in 13 diverse ventures, from groundbreaking medical research, restaurants, entrepreneurial communities, and dynamic e-commerce platforms.

Honored with an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters, Jeff’s career is a blend of entrepreneurship, mentorship, and philanthropy.

Living in Skaneateles, NY with his family, he strives to find a continuous harmony between entrepreneurial success and meaningful impact for his family, friends, and community.

In 2021, Jeff and his wife Heta created the Knauss Foundation. It’s aim to dismantle the barriers of generational poverty, reflecting their deep commitment to societal betterment.

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