# Robert C. Johnson

> Robert C. Johnson is a Dallas entrepreneur, investor and pilot who co-founded TeamSupport in 2008 after running broadcast automation company Sundance Digital. He led TeamSupport through its 2018 Level Equity investment, stepped down as CEO in 2020 and moved to board oversight. His current work includes Avigate Aviation, flying with the Trojan Phlyers, aviation nonprofit boards and entrepreneurship mentoring.

- **Role:** Founder, Avigate Aviation; Co-founder and board member, TeamSupport
- **Organizations:** TeamSupport, Sundance Digital, Avid Technology, Avigate Aviation, Trojan Phlyers, Blossom Street Ventures, Tech Wildcatters, Colgate University, Commemorative Air Force, Operation Airdrop, North American Trainer Association
- **Education:** BA, Psychology / Computer Science, Colgate University
- **Known for:** Built Sundance Digital before its 2006 sale to Avid., Co-founded TeamSupport and led it through the 2018 Level Equity investment., Colgate University’s 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year.

## Career timeline

- **1994** — Graduated from Colgate University and joined Sundance Digital; later became majority owner and CEO.
- **2006** — Led Sundance Digital’s sale to Avid Technology.
- **2008** — Co-founded TeamSupport.
- **2011** — Sold his co-owned East Texas oil business to Canadian interests.
- **2018** — TeamSupport announced a growth investment from Level Equity on July 17.
- **2019** — Named Colgate Entrepreneur of the Year.
- **2020** — Stepped down as TeamSupport CEO in August and transitioned to board oversight.
- **2025** — Appointed to the Commemorative Air Force General Staff during 2025 and announced among members elected for 2026.

## Achievements

- Built Sundance Digital before its 2006 sale to Avid.
- Co-founded TeamSupport and led it through the 2018 Level Equity investment.
- Colgate University’s 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year.
- More than 6,000 flight hours in over 50 aircraft types, as reported by the Commemorative Air Force in November 2025.
- Flies as Trojan 2 with the Trojan Phlyers.

## Latest updates

- **2025-11** — The Commemorative Air Force announced Johnson among members elected to its 2026 General Staff.

## Links

- Website: https://avigateaviation.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsonrobertc/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TeamSupportCEO

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Last updated: 2026-10-15