| Duke, Bachelor of Science | 2002 |
Howard Lerman is co-founder and CEO of Yext.
Howard Lerman is a serial entrepreneur who has helped lead three previous ventures, all of which have had successful exits. He founded Yext in 2006, with the vision of reinventing the way local businesses and consumers connect. Over the last four years, Yext has evolved to provide a range of products designed so that all local businesses can take advantage of the power of internet advertising. Yext takes a unique approach to helping local businesses advertise and market themselves online – using unmatched technology and with techniques that are carefully optimized for each vertical industry.
While earning his Bachelor of Arts degree at Duke University, Howard founded his first startup, JustaTip.com, and discovered his love and passion for innovating on how people use Web. He then co-founded Intwine, a technology consulting firm – later selling to Datran Media and serving as COO.
| Company | Date | Round | Size | Participants |
| Yext | 11/06 | Seed | $250k | 3 |
