Karl Sowa
About Karl Sowa
Karl Sowa is the Chief Executive Officer of iRestify, where he focuses on enhancing tenant satisfaction through innovative solutions. He has over 15 years of C-level experience in venture-backed startups and has held various leadership roles in companies such as TaskEasy and NetQuote.
Work at iRestify
Karl Sowa serves as the Chief Executive Officer at iRestify since 2023. His leadership focuses on enhancing tenant satisfaction and retention through innovative service and technology solutions. Under his guidance, iRestify has transformed janitorial cleaning and building maintenance services, managing over 60 million square feet of space across major cities in Canada and the United States. The company is supported by notable investors, including Birchmere Ventures and Converge VC.
Previous Experience
Karl Sowa has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. He was the Chief Marketing Officer at NetQuote from 2008 to 2010 and held the same position at HomeAdvisor from 2012 to 2013. At TaskEasy, he served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer from 2015 to 2019, later becoming President from 2019 to 2023. He co-founded HeadsUp Systems and was its President from 2010 to 2014. His earlier roles include VP of E-Commerce at Musicland Group, Inc. and Associate Consultant at Coopers & Lybrand.
Education and Expertise
Karl Sowa holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he studied from 1992 to 1994. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University, School of Engineering & Applied Science, from 1987 to 1989. Additionally, he studied at Rice University from 1984 to 1987. His educational background supports his expertise in business management and marketing, contributing to his success in various executive roles.
Achievements in Business
Karl Sowa has over 15 years of C-level experience in venture-backed startups. He played a significant role in scaling TaskEasy from $2 million to over $100 million in revenue. His leadership has led to two previous VC/PE exits, demonstrating his capability in driving growth and operational success in the companies he has managed.
Teaching Role at University of Utah
Since 2022, Karl Sowa has been serving as an Associate Instructor (Preceptor) at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business. This role allows him to share his extensive knowledge and experience in business management and marketing with students, contributing to their academic and professional development.