Drake Gearheart
Drake Gearheart is a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience in technology and management consulting, catering to S&P/Fortune 500 companies across North America, Asia, and Europe.
As the Co-Founder and Managing Partner in Innovate Budget, Drake specializes in guiding senior leaders towards adopting innovative approaches in technology investments that directly impact financial performance.
With a background in both civilian and U.S. military careers, Drake brings a unique leadership and mentoring mindset to his work.
In recent years, Drake has extended his expertise to UK tech startups, providing coaching on scalability, agility, and serving as an investor and board advisor.
His skill set includes developing scalable business blueprints, from ideation to product development, focusing on creating value and aligning people and products with clear strategic goals.
Drake excels in advising Seed to Series A startups undergoing rapid team growth and supports UK/EU startups planning expansion into the US/Canada markets.
Drake's educational background includes a degree in Medieval History with a Minor in Russian Language from the University of Kansas.
Throughout his career, Drake has held various key positions in organizations like Accelerate Agility, Makeke, Swoop, and Browser Group, among others.
His diverse professional journey has seen him in roles ranging from Chief Strategy Officer and CEO to Lean Startup Coach, Scale Up Advisor, and Digital Transformation Practice Advisor.
Drake's military experience includes serving in the USAF Security Forces, as a Cavalry Scout, Infantry (Air Assault), and Military Intelligence officer in the US Army.
Drake Gearheart's multifaceted background and wealth of experience make him an invaluable asset in the realms of technology consulting, startup growth, and organizational leadership.
