Barrett Brooks

Barrett Brooks is a writer and executive coach who specializes in guiding mission-driven founders and creators to overcome emotional and strategic obstacles when scaling their businesses.

With a background in serving companies addressing crucial societal issues like climate change, biodiversity, education, and healthcare, Barrett has a proven track record of successful leadership roles.

During his tenure as COO at ConvertKit, Barrett significantly contributed to the company's growth, increasing annual recurring revenue from $3.5M to $28.5M and expanding the team from 20 to 70 employees.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Barrett now resides in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife, two sons, in-laws, and their pup.

In addition to his professional roles, Barrett is an avid writer, offering in-depth insights into mission-driven businesses and leadership for impact on his website BarrettBrooks.com.

His educational background includes studies at the University of Georgia, where he pursued BBA in Accounting, Banking, and Finance, as well as certifications in Personal and Organizational Leadership from the Institute for Leadership Advancement.

Barrett has been affiliated with various organizations and projects, such as Good Coffee, The Carbon Almanac, and On Deck, where his expertise in marketing, operations, and strategic leadership proved instrumental to the success of these ventures.