Race to Revenue '20: Meet the Racer | Luke Jones '21 of GoFuneral

Author: Emily Tyson

Luke Jones Go Funeral

Describe your company:GoFuneral is a service that re-imagines the funeral process in order to empower families to better celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have passed.”

Why did you apply to Race to Revenue, and what are you hoping to get out of the experience? “I applied to Race to Revenue because I have always had the dream of being my own boss. I would rather work on building something of my own than getting paid to build something great for someone else. I grew up around two great entrepreneurs, my dad and grandpa, who have shown me the thrilling rollercoaster ride that building your own business can be.”

What sort of mentoring are you looking for?I look forward to partnering with other business minds who are not afraid to take risks and go the extra mile to achieve their goals."

What do you want to learn more about, relating to business development in general or your own company/venture specifically? “I want to learn more about how technological advancements are changing how businesses in service industries interact with their clients.”

Fun fact: “I am a fourth-generation entrepreneur!”

Favorite place to get tacos: “Taco Bell, whatever their newest/cheesiest taco creation is that month.