David Morris

David Morris serves as Entrepreneur-in-Residence in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Kansas School of Business, bringing decades of founder and executive experience to academia. His role focuses on translating real-world venture creation into student mentorship.

His educational background includes:

• JD/MBA from Southern Methodist University
• B.A. in Business Administration from Trinity University

Morris's expertise centers on practical entrepreneurship and venture capital, developed through founding and scaling ZuPreem into a global animal nutrition brand with presence in 30+ countries before its 2021 acquisition by The Carlyle Group. His teaching emphasizes actionable business strategy, international market expansion, and startup funding mechanisms drawn directly from his entrepreneurial journey.

As Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Morris connects students with venture capital networks through Innovation in Motion and leverages his board positions (Morris Animal Foundation, American Royal Association) to create industry engagement opportunities. His mentorship prioritizes hands-on venture development over theoretical frameworks, providing students with direct access to founder-level decision-making processes.

Morris maintains active leadership roles across multiple sectors: as Trustee of the world's largest animal health research funder (Morris Animal Foundation), Vice President of family foundations, and advisor to political institutions (Robert J. Dole Center for Politics). These positions enrich his academic role with cross-sector leadership perspectives.