Aceable Founder & CEO Blake Garrett
Blake is the Founder and CEO of Aceable, a mobile-first education platform that transforms stale institutional knowledge into practical understanding. Since founding Aceable in 2012, the company and its family of brands have educated over 13 million customers and raised $100 million from HGGC, Sageview Capital, Silveron, Floodgate, and a slew of other angels.
Blake started his career as a systems integration consultant for Ernst & Young. While at EY, Blake developed his passion for education by founding the EY Austin College MAP program that helps high school juniors and seniors get through graduation and into college. After six years at EY, Blake decided to follow his passion for education and his entrepreneurial instincts to start Aceable.
Hometown: Los Gatos, California. Education: B.S. in Management, with a concentration in Accounting, from Boston College. Favorite Aceable Value: I can't pick a favorite as they are all invaluable in my personal and professional life. Hobbies/Interests: My wife and 3 children, reading, traveling, staying in shape so I feel great when I'm 100, home improvement projects, and chess (although I'm mediocre, at best). Favorite Taco: Carne asada, guacamole, peppers & onions, lime juice, homemade tortillas.
Aceable
aceable.comAceable is a leading digital education platform that transforms licensing and certification by offering smarter, faster, and more engaging courses. With over a decade of experience, Aceable has replaced outdated training formats with dynamic, accredited programs designed to help individuals achieve their goals. Known for its success in driving real estate and driving education, Aceable continues to expand into new industries, providing a modern and effective approach to learning. Headquartered in Austin, TX, the company has earned recognition as one of Austin’s Best Places to Work by Austin Business Journal, Built In Austin, and EqualOcean.
