Garrett Wood

CEO

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States13 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led GitHub for Startups, impacting 30,000+ startups globally.
Built a network of 900+ VC and accelerator partners.
Expert in scaling global programs and strategic partnerships.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS partnerships leader with a strong focus on startup ecosystems.

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Skills

Core Skills

StrategyGlobal Cross-functional Team LeadershipTeam ManagementStrategic PartnershipsStakeholder ManagementBusiness Relationship Management

Other Skills

Presentation SkillsCreative Problem SolvingCustomer ServiceLeadershipTime ManagementMarket ResearchSocial Media MarketingCommunicationEvent PlanningProblem SolvingPowerPointPublic RelationsMicrosoft OfficeSocial MediaPublic Speaking

About

Program and partnerships leader with a track record of building and scaling global programs, shaping cross-functional strategy, and growing high-performing teams. Experienced in developing executive partnerships, expanding ecosystems, and turning big ideas into measurable results.” Founded and now lead GitHub for Startups, a global program serving 35k+ companies in 145+ countries and engaging 1k+ VC and ecosystem partners to drive revenue growth and ecosystem impact for GitHub.

Experience

13 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs

Current Experience

Github

2 roles

Senior Manager, Startup Programs | Digital Sales

Promoted

Sep 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

I joined GitHub to build its startup program from the ground up and now have the privilege of leading a globally distributed team dedicated to empowering founders to scale from idea to unicorn on GitHub's secure, AI-powered developer platform.
In just three years, we’ve scaled the program to serve 30,000+ startups across 145+ countries, driving direct revenue growth and significant ecosystem impact. Along the way, we’ve built a dynamic network of 900+ VC and accelerator partners, bringing the best of GitHub's technology and expertise to their portfolios and ecosystems.
Want to learn more? Let's connect! 🚀
startups.github.com

StrategyPresentation SkillsTeam ManagementStrategic PartnershipsStakeholder ManagementBusiness Relationship Management+1

Manager, Startup Programs

Jun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs

StrategyPresentation SkillsTeam ManagementStrategic PartnershipsStakeholder ManagementBusiness Relationship Management

Google

Global Program Manager, Partnerships

Jan 2019 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Global Program manager working within Google's global accelerator and startup partner program. My role focused on bringing the best of Google - its people, research, and advanced technologies - to bear for our world class set of partners (venture funds, accelerators, and tech hubs) and their portfolios around the world.

StrategyPresentation SkillsStrategic PartnershipsStakeholder ManagementBusiness Relationship ManagementGlobal Cross-Functional Team Leadership

American underground

4 roles

Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships

Aug 2018 – Dec 2018 · 4 mos · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I had the pleasure of helping world class corporate and community partners engage and plug into one of the most vibrant start up communities in the Southeast!

Presentation SkillsStrategic PartnershipsStakeholder ManagementBusiness Relationship Management

Director of Leasing

Promoted

Apr 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Led sales at The American Underground, a thriving campus for entrepreneurs in Durham, N.C. One of eleven Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hubs in North America and home to more than 269 startups, accelerator programs, university offices, investors, and more across five locations (4 in Durham, one in Raleigh).

Presentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementBusiness Relationship Management

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Nov 2015 – Feb 2016 · 3 mos

Supported Sr. Director of Operations and Finance and Chief Strategist in implementing key strategic initiatives for the company during a time of tremendous growth.

Presentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementBusiness Relationship Management

Director of Regional Hubs

Nov 2014 – Oct 2015 · 11 mos

Site lead for satellite American Underground location in downtown Raleigh. Responsible for space sales, operations, and community management.

Presentation SkillsBusiness Relationship Management

Research triangle park

Business Development Intern

May 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

During college I interned at the Research Triangle Park (RTP), one of the largest and most successful research parks in the world.
Supported business development team with:
Communications
Startup marketing Initiatives
Research Projects
Event Planning/Execution

Ymca of the triangle

2 roles

Summer Camp Head Counselor

Promoted

Jun 2012 – Aug 2012 · 2 mos

One of three head counselors for a 300+ child summer camp.
Dealt with child discipline procedures and communicated to parents on the phone and in person on daily basis.
Supervised ten counselors and gave regular performance evaluations.
Created/implemented a weekly program schedule for 300+ children.
Worked in conjunction with the National Inclusion Project to provide an enriching and welcoming
atmosphere for children of all abilities.