Press Kit
Media resources for Tim Wolter and The Last Year
Full Bio
Tim Wolter doesn't think in straight lines. He sees dots—messy, chaotic, and out of order—and connects them into solutions that save lives and deals.
Tim is the Founder and CEO of AvantVue, the holding company for SafetyVue and DealVue. His journey began in the construction industry, where a friend's injury inspired him to build SafetyVue. In 2025, facing a "last year" of financial brinkmanship, he pivoted to build DealVue, landing his ventures on Louisville Business First's "2026 Startups to Watch" list.
Tim documents this unvarnished reality in his memoir, The Last Year. He lives in Elizabethtown, KY, with his co-founder and wife, Chelsie, three of their four children, and a Bengal cat who thinks he's a dog.
Downloadable Assets
Media One Sheet
Comprehensive media kit including bio, book summary, and suggested interview questions.
Download Media Kit (PDF)Story Angles
Ready-made hooks for your next feature, column, or segment.
The "Valley of Death" Reality Check
Why most Kentucky startups die quietly, and how we survived.
The Pivot
How we went from near-bankruptcy to "Startup to Watch" in 12 months.
The Human Cost
The mental health toll of founding a company while raising a family — and why we need to talk about it.
Suggested Interview Questions
What was the moment you realized your business was in the "Valley of Death"?
How does building a startup in Kentucky differ from Silicon Valley or other tech hubs?
What advice would you give to founders who are considering a pivot?
How did your role as Entrepreneur in Residence at Amplify Louisville shape your perspective?
What are the 3 signs that a business is dying that most founders miss?
Key Facts
- •Founder of DealVue and SafetyVue
- •Entrepreneur in Residence at Amplify Louisville
- •Named one of Louisville Business First's '2026 Startups to Watch'
- •Over a decade of experience building technology companies in Kentucky