About DolphinParents

Guiding families to brighter futures.

We're on a mission to bring clarity, confidence, and the right guidance to every family navigating the college journey — no matter where they start.

Our Team

Meet the Team

Dhananjaya Krishna

Dhananjaya Krishna

~ Founder

Timothy E. Butts

Timothy E. Butts

~ Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Founder Note

A Note from Our Founder

I've walked the path that many families are on now — juggling school decisions, deadlines, and uncertainty, all while trying to make the best choices with limited time and tools.

As a parent, I saw firsthand how complex and disconnected the journey to college can be. As an educator and technologist, I knew we could do better.

That's why we created this platform — not just as a product, but as a mission.

To level the playing field.

To bring clarity where there's confusion.

To support students from all walks of life, and to ensure that no one has to navigate this journey alone.

This isn't just about admissions. It's about dignity. It's about confidence. It's about knowing you're not behind, you're just on your path — and we're here to walk it with you.

Thank you for being part of this. Let's build a better way, together.

– Dhananjaya Krishna, Founder

Dhananjaya Krishna, Founder
Timothy E. Butts, CRO
Chief Revenue Officer Note

Timothy E. Butts

Timothy E. Butts is a seasoned revenue, partnerships, and community-impact leader with more than three decades of experience advancing education access, workforce development, and mission-driven growth across nonprofit, academic, healthcare, and technology organizations.

As Chief Revenue Officer, Tim is responsible for building ethical, sustainable revenue models that align deeply with the organization's mission. His work focuses on partnerships, sponsorships, fundraising strategy, and go-to-market execution — ensuring growth is achieved without compromising trust, transparency, or outcomes for families and students.

Tim brings extensive board-level and advisory experience, having supported education and community organizations in governance, revenue sustainability, and strategic planning. He has helped organizations transition from donation-only approaches to balanced, partnership-driven growth models, often delivering measurable impact and early ROI through focused pilot initiatives.

In addition to his executive leadership, Tim is a lifelong educator and mentor. He has served as a graduate-level faculty member and advisor at multiple universities, teaching and guiding students in project management, analytics, operations, and business innovation. His academic work reflects a deep commitment to bridging real-world experience with practical learning outcomes.

Community service is central to Tim's career. For decades, he has volunteered with organizations such as INROADS and BDPA, mentoring youth, supporting STEM education, and helping create pathways from the classroom to meaningful careers. He is especially passionate about expanding access to education and opportunity for underserved communities and families.

Tim is widely recognized for his servant-leader mindset — bringing people together, aligning stakeholders, and building growth strategies that serve both mission and long-term sustainability. His leadership helps ensure that education-focused platforms remain parent-centered, outcomes-driven, and community-rooted as they scale.

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