Garrett Bean

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About Garrett Bean

Hi, I'm Garrett – a tech fanatic, 4-time startup founder, and 0-1 product expert with over 8 years of experience building products across various industries. I’ve had the opportunity to build and ship products in B2B & B2C SaaS, fintech, martech, and marketplaces, with products I’ve worked on reaching hundreds of thousands of users. Along the way, I’ve been part of numerous accelerators and incubators, which has given me valuable experience in scaling and growing startups. Originally from a small farm town in Indiana, I’ve always embraced hard work and tenacity—qualities that served me well as a collegiate baseball player and continue to drive my passion for building innovative products. Based in Tulsa, I’ve built and managed teams of up to 50 members, taking startups from concept to execution. My expertise lies in product strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-functional collaboration, and I’m always looking for ways to push the envelope in the tech space. ‍ Outside of product work, I’m passionate about cycling and a big advocate of Apple mobile wallet pass and NFC technology. I’ve helped businesses adopt mobile wallet solutions, offering advisory and consultation services to improve customer loyalty and engagement. I’ve also connected with pass providers, acting as a key liaison to help businesses embrace Apple Wallet and NFC technologies. I’ve had the honor of serving as a judge and advisor on The Blox, a startup competition series airing on Amazon Prime, where I had the chance to mentor and guide emerging founders. My passion is building and scaling impactful products, and I’m always eager to collaborate with great teams and support founders in bringing innovative ideas to life. Whether it’s through hands-on work or mentorship, I’m driven by the opportunity to create meaningful change. Feel free to connect if you're interested in tech, startups, or simply want to chat about new ideas!