Wade Eyerly

Wade Eyerly is the Founder and CEO of Degree Insurance, a company dedicated to ensuring that college education investments lead to better post-graduate salaries.

With a background in entrepreneurship, Eyerly pioneered the subscription aviation model as the CEO and founder of Surf Air and Beacon.

He has actively engaged in three presidential campaigns, served in the White House, and worked as an economist, demonstrating a diverse skill set.

Eyerly's passion lies in building and scaling ventures across various industries, focusing on creating meaningful impacts.

His expertise spans startups, technology, venture capital, regulated sectors, political campaigns, media engagement, aviation, insurance, and higher education.

Eyerly is multilingual, fluent in Russian, and has experience holding a Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.

He pursued his education at Brigham Young University, specializing in Global Management and Public Policy, with a focus on International Economic Development.

Eyerly also completed his studies in International Economic Policy and Cross-Cultural Relations at the University of Central Missouri.

Throughout his career, Eyerly has held pivotal roles including Founder and CEO of Degree Insurance, Managing Director at Wheels Up, Co-CEO at Beacon, Founder and CEO at Surf Air, and various positions in notable organizations like the United States Department of Defense and Bush-Cheney '04 campaign.

His extensive experience in entrepreneurship, business consulting, and political ventures has shaped his strong foundation and expertise in navigating complex and dynamic landscapes.