# Jeston George

> Jeston George is the Little Rock entrepreneur who founded Apptegy in 2013 and launched its school communications platform in 2015. Born in India and raised in Little Rock, he previously ran a direct marketing business. Apptegy grew to serve more than 3,000 U.S. school districts by January 2023. George left its day-to-day leadership in 2023 following an investment by JMI Equity; the company said he remained an investor at that time.

- **Role:** Founder and former CEO at Apptegy
- **Organizations:** Apptegy, Ad Solutions Group, Rotary Club 99
- **Known for:** Founded Apptegy and led its expansion from a home-based venture to a school communications company with more than 3,000 U.S. district customers by January 2023., Secured growth backing including Five Elms Capital’s $5.7 million investment in 2017 and a $13.2 million Series B round in 2019., Led Apptegy during its recognition as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2020 and 2021 and an Inc. Best Workplace in 2022.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2013** — Worked in sales and sales management and owned a direct marketing business, which he sold before developing Apptegy.
- **2013** — Began Apptegy after struggling to keep up with events at his nephew’s school.
- **2015** — Launched Thrillshare and began building the Apptegy team in Little Rock.
- **2017** — Apptegy received a $5.7 million investment from Five Elms Capital and announced its 50th employee.
- **2018** — John James and Rick West joined George and Ryan Mandl on Apptegy’s board.
- **2019** — Led Apptegy through a $13.2 million Series B round.
- **2022** — Apptegy was included in Inc.’s Best Workplaces list, serving more than 2,500 school districts at the time.
- **2023** — Apptegy reported more than 3,000 U.S. school district customers in January. George left day-to-day leadership following JMI Equity’s investment; his departure was reported in June.
- **2025** — Introduced as a new member of Rotary Club 99 on November 18.

## Achievements

- Founded Apptegy and led its expansion from a home-based venture to a school communications company with more than 3,000 U.S. district customers by January 2023.
- Secured growth backing including Five Elms Capital’s $5.7 million investment in 2017 and a $13.2 million Series B round in 2019.
- Led Apptegy during its recognition as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2020 and 2021 and an Inc. Best Workplace in 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2025-11** — Rotary Club 99’s November 25 bulletin welcomed George as a new member introduced on November 18.
- **2023-06** — His departure from day-to-day leadership at Apptegy was reported following JMI Equity’s investment; Apptegy said he remained an investor.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jestongeorge

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Last updated: 2026-10-21