Hank Couture

Hank Couture is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur who is currently a Founder/Partner/Helper at LeapYear, a company that supports early-stage builders and founders.13 His professional background includes:

Career Highlights

• LeapYear: Founder/Partner/Helper (current role)13
• Fanatics Betting and Gaming: Chief Operating Officer (COO)2
• DoorDash: Vice President, overseeing the U.S. Marketplace2

DoorDash Experience

Hank joined DoorDash in 2016 as an early employee and played a crucial role in the company's growth:

• Oversaw Chicago operations initially
• Led expansion across the Midwest, defining the company's suburban growth strategy
• As VP of U.S. Marketplace, he managed a $50 billion marketplace
• Responsible for key business lines like DashPass (subscription program) and Caviar marketplace2

Education

• Computer Science degree from Hack Reactor
• BBA in Finance & Economics from The College of William and Mary

Early Career

Before DoorDash, Hank worked at Goldman Sachs on the equity trading floor in Derivatives Structuring.2

Hank Couture's experience in building and scaling marketplaces, combined with his background in finance and technology, has positioned him as a valuable advisor and partner for early-stage companies through his work at LeapYear.