# Marc Katz

> Marc Katz co-founded Custom Ink in 2000 and led it as CEO until August 2024. A Harvard physics graduate and former Wall Street analyst, he helped build an online custom apparel business around customer design, service, and group connection. He remains chairman of the board and is active as an early-stage investor and adviser to business and philanthropic leaders.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Chairman of the Board at Custom Ink
- **Organizations:** Custom Ink, Phillips Brooks House Association
- **Education:** B.A. in Physics, Harvard University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Custom Ink and served as CEO for approximately 24 years., Included in Inc.’s 30 Under 30., Led Custom Ink through its 2013 Revolution Growth investment and 2019 recapitalization.

## Career timeline

- **1998** — Graduated from Harvard with a physics degree and subsequently worked as a Wall Street financial analyst.
- **1999** — Began planning Custom Ink with college friends Mike Driscoll and Dave Christensen.
- **2000** — Co-founded Custom Ink, which launched in March in McLean, Virginia.
- **2006** — Included in Inc.’s 30 Under 30, confirmed by its 2007 follow-up.
- **2007** — Reported approximately five million shirts delivered annually and the introduction of CustomInk Singles.
- **2013** — Custom Ink received a $40 million Revolution Growth investment; Ted Leonsis joined the board.
- **2014** — Custom Ink opened its Mosaic headquarters; Nick Braden took on the president role.
- **2016** — Custom Ink ranked 58th on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
- **2019** — Great Hill Partners-led investor group announced a recapitalization; Katz remained chairman, CEO, and a major shareholder.
- **2021** — As CEO, led Custom Ink when it acquired Swag.com in November.
- **2022** — Custom Ink acquired Printfection in January while Katz was CEO.
- **2023** — Ranked 30th in Counselor’s Power 50.
- **2024** — Passed the CEO role to David Doctorow in August and remained board chairman.
- **2025** — March speaking-event biography described him as an active early-stage investor and adviser.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Custom Ink and served as CEO for approximately 24 years.
- Included in Inc.’s 30 Under 30.
- Led Custom Ink through its 2013 Revolution Growth investment and 2019 recapitalization.
- Led the company during its Swag.com and Printfection acquisitions.
- Ranked 30th in Counselor’s 2023 Power 50.
- Custom Ink earned Fortune workplace recognition during his tenure, including rank 58 in 2016.

## Latest updates

- **2024-08** — David Doctorow succeeded Katz as CEO; Katz remained chairman.
- **2025-03** — Featured at Bender JCC’s Bagels and Business on March 11, with a biography describing active early-stage investing and advising.
- **2026-02** — Company context: Custom Ink announced a brand refresh on February 23 under CEO David Doctorow; Katz is listed as chairman on its current governance page.

## Links

- Website: https://www.customink.com/

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Last updated: 2026-10-12