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How Vic Keller turns bold visionary concepts into reality

A Texas Tech graduate, Vic Keller honed his finance and leadership skills at JPMorgan Chase. He later founded KLV Capital and Experience Ventures, launching 14 ventures that generated over $10 billion.

PHILOSPHY

Blueprint for Impact

Vic Keller’s playbook for creating ventures that matter. Fueled by purpose, community, and ethical growth.

Purposeful Innovation

Vic backs ideas that tackle real challenges and push industries forward.

Purposeful Innovation

Vic backs ideas that tackle real challenges and push industries forward.

Purposeful Innovation

Vic backs ideas that tackle real challenges and push industries forward.

Community Empowerment

He builds networks where founders connect, learn, and lift each other up.

Community Empowerment

He builds networks where founders connect, learn, and lift each other up.

Community Empowerment

He builds networks where founders connect, learn, and lift each other up.

Ethical Scale

He grows ventures responsibly, balancing profit with lasting social value.

Ethical Scale

He grows ventures responsibly, balancing profit with lasting social value.

Ethical Scale

He grows ventures responsibly, balancing profit with lasting social value.

MILESTONES

From operator to enterprise growth architect

2003

Founded ZAK Automotive

Built ZAK Products from the ground up into a national brand distributed through dealerships across the U.S. Became a category leader in automotive performance products.

2003

Founded ZAK Automotive

Built ZAK Products from the ground up into a national brand distributed through dealerships across the U.S. Became a category leader in automotive performance products.

2003

Founded ZAK Automotive

Built ZAK Products from the ground up into a national brand distributed through dealerships across the U.S. Became a category leader in automotive performance products.

2014

First Major Exit to Berkshire Hathaway

ZAK Automotive was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. This marked the first of three strategic exits Vic would complete with one of the world’s most trusted conglomerates.

2014

First Major Exit to Berkshire Hathaway

ZAK Automotive was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. This marked the first of three strategic exits Vic would complete with one of the world’s most trusted conglomerates.

2014

First Major Exit to Berkshire Hathaway

ZAK Automotive was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. This marked the first of three strategic exits Vic would complete with one of the world’s most trusted conglomerates.

2014

Launched KLV Capital

Founded a private equity platform focused on acquiring and growing founder-led businesses. Blended operational expertise with investor acumen to scale enterprise value.

2014

Launched KLV Capital

Founded a private equity platform focused on acquiring and growing founder-led businesses. Blended operational expertise with investor acumen to scale enterprise value.

2014

Launched KLV Capital

Founded a private equity platform focused on acquiring and growing founder-led businesses. Blended operational expertise with investor acumen to scale enterprise value.

2016

Created Experience Ventures

Stepped in as an active partner for companies in the trenches. Not just capital—but strategic leadership and operational muscle to help owners scale or prepare for exit.

2016

Created Experience Ventures

Stepped in as an active partner for companies in the trenches. Not just capital—but strategic leadership and operational muscle to help owners scale or prepare for exit.

2016

Created Experience Ventures

Stepped in as an active partner for companies in the trenches. Not just capital—but strategic leadership and operational muscle to help owners scale or prepare for exit.

2020

Architected EPIC MBA

Launched EPIC MBA to coach growth-stage entrepreneurs. Built on field-tested frameworks, not fluff. Over 100 founders have scaled with Vic’s direct playbooks.

2020

Architected EPIC MBA

Launched EPIC MBA to coach growth-stage entrepreneurs. Built on field-tested frameworks, not fluff. Over 100 founders have scaled with Vic’s direct playbooks.

2020

Architected EPIC MBA

Launched EPIC MBA to coach growth-stage entrepreneurs. Built on field-tested frameworks, not fluff. Over 100 founders have scaled with Vic’s direct playbooks.

2024

Built the Media Flywheel

Launched "Operator Advantage" newsletter, YouTube channel, and podcast content to compound trust and attract qualified founders, acquirers, and investors.

2024

Built the Media Flywheel

Launched "Operator Advantage" newsletter, YouTube channel, and podcast content to compound trust and attract qualified founders, acquirers, and investors.

2024

Built the Media Flywheel

Launched "Operator Advantage" newsletter, YouTube channel, and podcast content to compound trust and attract qualified founders, acquirers, and investors.

Today

Scaling Founders and Portfolio Value

Vic actively operates, advises, and invests in businesses with real impact—on a mission to multiply the enterprise value of 100,000 founders.

Today

Scaling Founders and Portfolio Value

Vic actively operates, advises, and invests in businesses with real impact—on a mission to multiply the enterprise value of 100,000 founders.

Today

Scaling Founders and Portfolio Value

Vic actively operates, advises, and invests in businesses with real impact—on a mission to multiply the enterprise value of 100,000 founders.

EXITS

Companies I’ve built, scaled, and exited from

ZAKTEK
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway
Offered a range of finance and insurance warranty products for the automotive sector
FixedOPs
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway
A key trade publication serving the automotive industry's parts and service sector
NEXEMO
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway
Developed a robust sourcing and procurement platform for the automotive industry
ZAK
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway
A well-known specialty chemical brand serving various needs within the automotive industry

ZAKTEK
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway
Offered a range of finance and insurance warranty products for the automotive sector
FixedOPs
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway
A key trade publication serving the automotive industry's parts and service sector
NEXEMO
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway
Developed a robust sourcing and procurement platform for the automotive industry
ZAK
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway
A well-known specialty chemical brand serving various needs within the automotive industry

values

The heart of every venture and mission

Vic’s drive is grounded in the love of his family and the principles of his faith. From Sunday gatherings at his church to family dinners around the table, these moments shape his empathy-driven leadership and remind him what truly matters. By weaving gratitude and integrity into every strategy, he makes sure growth never comes at the expense of purpose.