Mac Lackey
Education
Wake Forest University
, 1989-08-01 - 1991-01-01
Berry College
BS, Psychology 1991-08-01 - 1994-05-01Work Experience
ExitDNA
Current
ExitDNA
OPTION 3
Current
OPTION 3
Algeciras Club de Fútbol
Current
Algeciras Club de Fútbol
ISL
2013-06-01 - 2024-10-01
ISL
KYCK.com, Inc.
2011-01-01 - 2017-09-01
KYCK.com, Inc.
LendingTree
2008-10-01 - 2014-10-01
LendingTree
Mountain Khakis
2003-01-01 - 2013-06-01
Mountain Khakis
ettain group
2001-08-01 - 2003-03-01
ettain group
TeamTalk Group
2000-07-01 - 2001-08-01
TeamTalk Group
Internetsoccer.com
1999-06-01 - 2000-07-01
Internetsoccer.com
Skills
Summary
I help entrepreneurs build companies that don’t rely on them—and exit if and when they’re ready. I’ve personally built and sold six companies over the past 30 years. Not just for the money—but to create freedom, flexibility, and a life I actually wanted to live. I’ve been through the full founder journey: wins, losses, burnout, rebuilding. I know how hard it is to grow something valuable without losing yourself in the process. Now, I work with other founders who want more than just survival. They want clarity. Optionality. And a business that doesn’t own them. My focus today is on OPTION 3 - a private community and coaching experience for successful founders at an inflection point. It’s where I offer 1:1 coaching and run ExitDNA, the strategic playbook I wish I had earlier in my career. This isn’t theory. It’s the exact approach I used to scale and exit six companies—while never missing dinner with my family. If you’re scaling, thinking about an exit, or just trying to figure out what’s next, I’d love to connect. MEDIA BIO: Mac Lackey is an entrepreneur who has built and sold six companies. Serving most recently as Founder/CEO of KYCK (acquired by NBC Sports), Mountain Khakis (acquired by Remington), InternetSoccer Network (acquired by News Corp SKY), and various other ventures. Mac splits time between the US and Spain - where he’s the Owner/Chairman of Algeciras Club de Fútbol.
