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Matt Kaulig

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Founder and Board Member at Leaf Home
📍 Hudson, Ohio, United States

Matt Kaulig is an award-winning entrepreneur and philanthropist, primarily known as the founder of Leaf Home and Executive Chairman of Kaulig Companies. A former Division I quarterback at The University of Akron, he has channeled his competitive drive into building a diverse business portfolio, including the successful NASCAR team, Kaulig Racing.

Outside of his business ventures, Matt is a significant philanthropist in Northeast Ohio. Through Kaulig Giving, he and his wife, Lisa, focus on supporting children and families, partnering with over 400 non-profits. His personal hobbies include studying business deals and financials, which he considers a passion.

He started LeafFilter, which grew into a billion-dollar company, from the basement of his home in 2005.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Founder and Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hudson, Ohio, United States
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Community Philanthropy
His Kaulig Giving program has supported over 400 non-profits, with a focus on the well-being of children and families in Northeast Ohio.
Entrepreneurial Growth
He grew Leaf Home from his basement into one of the largest direct-to-consumer home products companies and now invests in other businesses through Kaulig Capital.
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Career

Work history

5-2005
Founder and Board Member
Leaf Home
12-2015
Owner
Kaulig Racing, Inc.
11-2016
Chairman
Kaulig Capital, LLC
5-2005 - 7-2021
Founder/Owner/CEO
LeafFilter North, LLC
2-2004 - 5-2005
Regional Operations Manager
Mastershield, Inc.
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Media appearances

Matt Kaulig Featured in Business View Magazine. Featured in Leaf Home
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Matt Kaulig Wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Featured in Leaf Home
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Education
1991 - 1996
Business/Marketing Management
The University of Akron
1989 - 1991
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Crystal Lake South High School
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