Zach & Jason Francis

Two Brothers.
Dozens of Businesses.
One Unforgettable Life.

Serial entrepreneurs, HGTV hosts, real estate developers, and AI investors — building boldly while raising eight kids and sailing the open water.

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HGTV Hosts 20+ Companies Built 8 Kids Between Us AI + Real Estate Investors

Built from the ground up — twice over.

Zach and Jason Francis didn't inherit an empire. They built their first company with a truck, some tools, and a refusal to take the easy path. From that starting point, they've grown ventures spanning real estate development, television, technology, and early-stage AI — always with family at the center.

The business world told them to choose: build or live. They chose both. Eight kids. Countless businesses. One philosophy — that ambition and a full life aren't at odds. They're the same thing.

"Most people think building a great business means sacrificing a great life. We're proof it doesn't."
— Zach & Jason Francis

20+

Companies founded or invested in

Kids between two brothers

HGTV featured hosts & developers

Early investors in frontier technology

The Venture Portfolio

Across industries, one throughline: build things that matter and hold equity in the outcome.

Real Estate

Development & Investment

From residential flips featured on HGTV to large-scale commercial development, Francis Brothers has built a real estate portfolio rooted in value creation and community.

Technology

AI & Frontier Investing

Early bets on artificial intelligence and emerging tech — studying the frontier, backing founders, and building AI-native tools before the crowd arrives.

Media

Television & Brand

HGTV hosts and media personalities — Zach and Jason use storytelling not just as entertainment, but as a platform to inspire a generation of family-first founders.

How We Build

Four principles — hard-earned across every company, deal, and season of life.

Family First, Always

Every decision runs through a simple filter: does this serve our families? If the business doesn't make life better — for us and for the people we build with — it isn't worth doing.

Own Equity, Not Just Income

Cash flow is a tool. Ownership is the goal. We build, invest, and operate with equity in mind — because legacy isn't built on a salary, it's built on what you own.

Stay Curious, Move Fast

From real estate to AI — curiosity is the engine. We study obsessively, act decisively, and stay humble enough to know we're always one good question away from the next opportunity.

Adventure is Non-Negotiable

Sailing, skiing, building — adventure isn't a reward after the work is done. It's woven into the work itself. A life worth building is a life worth living every single day.

Build Boldly.
Live Fully.
Leave a Legacy.

If you believe ambition and a great family life aren't opposites — you're in the right place. Follow the Francis Brothers journey and start building yours.

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Francis Brothers

Two Brothers. Dozens of Businesses. One Unforgettable Life.