Ian Garrett

Ian Garrett is the Growth Manager at Firstbase, a company known for supporting startups in their early stages. He has a diverse background that spans software engineering, venture capital, and intellectual property. Ian holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Database and Informatics from the University of Oregon.

Professional Experience

• Current Role: As Growth Manager at Firstbase, Ian is responsible for driving channel partnerships and managing the partner platform, which is designed to support new companies from their inception. He has held this position since April 2022.
• Previous Roles: His career includes roles such as:
  • Associate Director and Venture Associate at Ideaship
  • Co-Founder of Present Education
  • Software Engineer at Trend Capital Holdings, IDX, LLC, and Emerald Media Group
  • IT Director at Emerald Media Group.1

Mentorship

In addition to his role at Firstbase, Ian is a mentor with Defy Ventures, where he utilizes his expertise to assist entrepreneurs, particularly those with criminal backgrounds, in developing their businesses and transforming their lives through entrepreneurship.

Skills and Expertise

Ian's skill set includes:

• Sales and venture capital
• Software development
• Intellectual property management
• Partnerships management

This extensive experience positions him as a valuable asset in the startup ecosystem.2