CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership Aceable Founder & CEO Blake Garrett
Jul 29, 2025
21:29
In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint we sits down with Blake Garrett, the founder and CEO of Aceable, a company dedicated to transforming mandatory education into engaging, mobile, and gamified experiences. Blake shares his journey from management consulting to raising $115 million and building a profitable, impactful business.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:14 - What is Aceable?
01:31 - Blake's Entrepreneurial Journey
03:42 - Fundraising and Financial Growth
05:58 - Impact of AI on Aceable
07:40 - A Day in the Life of a CEO
09:13 - Company Culture and Values
10:56 - Reading and Learning Recommendations
13:40 - Vibe Coding and AI Projects
16:28 - Sales Cycle in EdTech
17:18 - Macroeconomic Impact on Business
18:33 - Austin as a Tech Hub
19:54 - Acknowledging Key Supporters
21:08 - Closing Remarks
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:14 - What is Aceable?
01:31 - Blake's Entrepreneurial Journey
03:42 - Fundraising and Financial Growth
05:58 - Impact of AI on Aceable
07:40 - A Day in the Life of a CEO
09:13 - Company Culture and Values
10:56 - Reading and Learning Recommendations
13:40 - Vibe Coding and AI Projects
16:28 - Sales Cycle in EdTech
17:18 - Macroeconomic Impact on Business
18:33 - Austin as a Tech Hub
19:54 - Acknowledging Key Supporters
21:08 - Closing Remarks