Silicon Slopes

We'll be joined on April 26th by Garrett Blood, Founder & CEO of Kajae.

Here is a little bit about Garrett:

I am 45 years old and growing up in California had the privilege of experiencing the golden years there in the 80s and 90s. I called Orange County and San Diego home, and it was there that I embarked on my entrepreneurial journey at a young age. I founded my first company at the age of 9 and had my first exit when I sold it at 12 to a man in his early 30s. Being the oldest of four siblings, I faced challenging family events and took on the responsibility of paying the bills and caring for my siblings during my teenage years. A few years later, I spent two years in Mexico, an experience that, along with my early venture, laid the foundation for my future in entrepreneurism. This included the creation of Arctic Zero, a health-focused ice cream brand that not only revolutionized the industry but also became the third most sold in America. I bootstrapped Arctic Zero from our garage and, within a few short years, expanded it to 18,000 grocery stores and achieved a rank of 57th out of 552,000 food items on Amazon. After a successful exit from Arctic Zero and spending three decades in California, I moved my family to Utah to be closer to family and friends. Now, having spent eleven years in Utah, I have been fortunate to help scale various businesses, ranging from cranes to several franchise companies. However, a few years ago, inspired by reading "The Prosperity Paradox" and "How Will You Measure Your Life", I chose a different direction and founded my current company, Kajae.

At the heart of my story, though, is my family. I have been married to my wife, Jacqueline, for almost 23 years, and we are blessed with five wonderful children: Ethan (20), Ariana (17), Alexa (15), Jack (12), and Kate (8). We reside in the heart of Silicon Slopes in the Traverse Mountain area of Lehi, and enjoy skiing, BYU Football, Jazz Basketball and traveling. I am an avid movie enthusiast, with a particular fondness for films directed by Guy Ritchie and Denis Villeneuve, movies scores by John Williams or Hans Zimmer, and anything related to Star Wars. My professional endeavors, particularly my role at the helm of Kajae, a premium staff augmentation firm, are profoundly interwoven with my personal values and the principles I cherish. This alignment shapes not only how I conduct business but also reflects my commitment to integrity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in every aspect of my work.

Come enjoy lunch & learn from this great Silicon Slopes entrepreneur.