Shane Schut

About Shane Schut

I am a repeat founder and business owner with a track record of building, scaling, and completing successful exits from both consumer- and enterprise-facing businesses. Most recently, I launched Prints of Love in 2017 which grew into a market leader servicing retail customers with high-quality, small batch printing services for important life events. After exiting daily control of the business in mid-2023, I remain engaged in a Board advisory capacity to support the financial sponsor team in strategy, operational improvement, and financial growth.Previously in my career, I worked in progressively senior operations leadership roles across multiple industries to support rapid growth and expansion priorities, drive technology projects, and shape powerful enterprise strategy. This has equipped me with a unique vantage point when advising senior leaders and Boards, and nurturing high-performance teams rooted in a culture of collaboration and accountability.Outside of my professional endeavors, I am also passionate about being a Dad to two beautiful little girls, investing time in my community, youth development causes, and was previously a Director of Football Operations at University of Utah’s football program.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Inkworthy

   Jan 2025 — Present · Erie, PA, US

   At Inkworthy, we’re on a mission to turn digital certifications into something that actually feels like an achievement. Too often, people work for months to earn credentials that end up forgotten in a downloads folder. We decided to change that.As Founder, I lead our vision, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy, building a brand that celebrates real effort in a digital world. From design to delivery, we create premium, personalized displays that make your hard work visible, not hidden.We’re redefining recognition, one certificate at a time.You earned it. We make it unforgettable.

Education

• University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2015 — 2017

• Evangel University

  Marketing and Business Management, Business

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Leadership
• Crm
• Recruiting
• Coaching
• Account Management
• Business Development
• Human Resources
• Direct Sales
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Sales Management
• Business Strategy
• Project Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Mentoring
• Marketing
• Tomfoolery
• Operations Management
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Training
• New Business Development
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Sales
• Quick Witted
• Talent Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups