Doug Burris

Navigator of talent, careers, education, and growth. Helping people make better decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

About

Talent Acquisition solutions to startups and growth stage companies. Flat rate pricing model allowing companies to predictably manage their recruiting budget with exceptional results. Career Coach for University Students - Connecting the dots between: Interests, Education, Career Path. We focus on POINTS: Presence Outcomes Interviewing Narrative Theme Story

Experience

  • Founder and Principal at DBI2 Consulting
    Jun 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

    DBI2 Consulting is a boutique talent consultancy. We offer a flat monthly rate model providing talent solutions for growth-stage companies eliminating unpredictable high dollar contingency fees. Full Lifecycle consultation on employment branding, recruitment strategies, job descriptions, talent sourcing/recruiting, assessment, selection, negotiation and on boarding process management. Clients Include: ClassWallet (EdTech/FinTech) Transeo (EdTech) Cariina (EdTech) Intellispark (EdTech) Menlo (EdTech/GovTech) Netchemia (EdTech) Novel Capital (FinTech/Investment) Growth Acceleration Services/Fuel Sales (Demand Generation) Pramata (SaaS) Omnia Exterior Solutions (Home Improvement) Cordance (B2B SaaS Operating Company/Accelerator) SuperDispatch (Transportation Marketplace) Teequest Solutions (SportsTech) LaborChart (ConstructionTech) RealQuantum (Real Estate SaaS) Athlete Network (SportsTech) iPost (AdTech) ModRNHealth (HealthCare) Lula (Marketplace) RiskGenius (InsureTech) EngageMobile (Software Development) SafetyCulture (SaaS)

  • Mentor/Advisor at Sports Business Association at The University of Utah
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Providing Guidance to the co-founders of the club. Providing mentoring and advice to members of the club as they explore career opportunities

  • Advisor at University of Missouri-Kansas City
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Providing guidance, advice, mentorship and networking connections to University of Missouri-Kansas City students, accelerating their post-education career launch and journey.

  • Advisor/Collaborator at Bishop Miege High School - Official
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Humbled and honored to work with an incredible group of inspirational and motivated education leaders developing a new vision for post-secondary preparedness. We are developing a new vision for contextual exposure to career paths, Gap year programs, and employment options after high school.

  • Advisor/Collaborator at Stealth Startup
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Advising and collaborating with founding team of a high impact EdTech Startup focused on post-secondary preparedness through career exposure and internships.