# Doug Evans

> Doug Evans is an entrepreneur and author who co-founded Organic Avenue, founded Juicero and served as its CEO until October 31, 2016, and now leads The Sprouting Company. His career spans graphic design and a collaboration with Paul Rand, food retail, connected kitchen hardware and home sprouting. He is the author of The Sprout Book and is based in Wonder Valley, California.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at The Sprouting Company
- **Organizations:** The Sprouting Company, Juicero, Organic Avenue, Doug Evans + Partners, Computer Impressions, US Army, 82nd Airborne Division
- **Known for:** Co-founded Organic Avenue and served as chairman and CEO., Founded Juicero, which attracted approximately $120 million in venture financing., Authored The Sprout Book, described by its publisher as a national bestseller.

## Career timeline

- **1984** — His personal biography dates his US Army service to this year; he served in the 82nd Airborne Division.
- **1986** — Computer Impressions appears in his personal career biography.
- **1991** — Doug Evans + Partners appears in his personal career biography.
- **2002** — Co-founded Organic Avenue with Denise Mari.
- **2013** — Founded Juicero.
- **2016-03** — Juicero launched its consumer press at $699.
- **2016-10-31** — Jeff Dunn succeeded him as Juicero CEO; Evans remained chairman.
- **2017-09-01** — Juicero suspended sales, offered refunds and sought a buyer.
- **2020-04-07** — St. Martin’s Essentials published The Sprout Book.
- **2025-10** — Appeared on Shark Tank Season 17 with The Sprouting Company.
- **2026-02** — Identified as founder and CEO of The Sprouting Company in the Travis Makes Money interview.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Organic Avenue and served as chairman and CEO.
- Founded Juicero, which attracted approximately $120 million in venture financing.
- Authored The Sprout Book, described by its publisher as a national bestseller.
- Collaborated with Paul Rand; Rand’s final logo was for Doug Evans + Partners.
- Co-founded The Sprouting Company and presented it on Shark Tank.

## Latest updates

- **2025-10** — Presented The Sprouting Company on Shark Tank Season 17.
- **2026-02** — Discussed entrepreneurship, pricing and venture capital on Travis Makes Money on February 22.
- **2026-03** — Discussed Juicero, moving to the Mojave Desert and The Sprouting Company on Social Currency with Sammi Cohen on March 3.

## Links

- Website: http://www.dougevans.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sprouting/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/iamdougevans
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougevans/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sproutwiz

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Last updated: 2026-10-12