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Meet the Aceable Leadership Team
Our Leaders are committed to driving Aceable's mission of empowering people to achieve their goals while fostering a company culture of excellence and innovation.
Blake Garrett
Founder & CEO
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.
Peter Brumme
Chief Marketing Officer
Peter is responsible for the growth and success of Aceable. Prior to Aceable, he was Vice President and General Manager of BDX at Builder Homesite Inc., where he led several businesses that attract and engage new home shoppers, including NewHomeSource, the largest demand-generating platform in the US for new construction homes. He was VP of Global Digital Marketing for SolarWinds and held executive roles at Kodak Gallery and Intuit in direct-to-consumer marketing. Peter started his career as a management consultant, leading strategic projects for Sapient Corporation (now Publicis Sapient) and KPMG Consulting.
- Hometown: Mahopac, New York
- Education: B. Commerce from McGill University and an MBA from Northwestern University.
- Favorite Aceable Value: #CreateDelight
- Hobbies/Interests: Guitar/Music, Biking, Cooking, Red Wine, and Traveling.
- Favorite Condiment: Spicy Deli Mustard.
- Favorite Taco: Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos - Yum!
Mike Grisko
Chief Financial Officer
Mike oversees strategic planning, financial reporting, corporate development, and accounting and financial operations at Aceable. Previously, Mike was CFO and co-founder of Atmosphere TV. He was instrumental in securing $198 million in funding and scaling the company’s operations there. Atmosphere now streams content in over 65,000 venues, reaching a unique audience of 131 million U.S. adults monthly. Atmosphere was named the #1 fastest-growing company in Central Texas in 2022 by the ABJ and #104 in Deloitte’s Fast 500 list in 2023. Prior to Atmosphere, Mike was the CFO of Atmosphere's former parent company, Chive Media Group, a multi-platform digital media and eCommerce company. Mike started his career as an investment banker for Moelis & Company and PwC. With a solid foundation in finance, deals, and capital markets, Mike is uniquely qualified to spearhead Aceable's strategic growth initiatives.
- Hometown: Chicago, IL
- Education: B.S. in Finance and Accountancy from the University of Illinois.
- Favorite Aceable Value: #ExhibitGrit
- Favorite Taco: Migas breakfast taco with roja salsa from Veracruz
- Hobbies/Interests: Coaching my son and two daughters' sports teams, aspiring golfer, grilling/smoking dinner on Sundays for my family, a bonfire on a crisp night, and date nights with my wife.
Neil Seth
Chief Technology Officer
Neil Seth oversees the development, quality, and data engineering teams. His work will expand Aceable’s innovation roadmap and advance course features to bring students new ways to enjoy digital learning. Seth brings over 20 years of leadership experience from companies such as Dropoff and Gamefly, where he led the teams responsible for the integration and acquisition of Electronic Arts. His experience managing cross-functional teams across the development life-cycle, from engineering and database administration to operations and quality assurance, will help Aceable uncover new opportunities for growth.
- Hometown: Anaheim, California
- Education: B.S. in Mathematics/Applied Science, with an emphasis in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
- Favorite Aceable Value: #BeAuthentic
- Hobbies/Interests: Food Enthusiast, Traveling, Live Music and Cocktails.
- Favorite Taco: Campechana Costra at Cuantos Tacos.
- Favorite Condiment: Kewpie Mayo
Bill Mulford-Carper
VP of Product
Bill is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of Aceable’s products, including strategic planning, product life-cycle, customer experience, program management, hybrid learning, and regulatory compliance at Aceable. Since joining Aceable in 2021, he has leveraged over 15 years of expertise in EdTech to scale interactive digital experiences to improve Aceable learning. During his previous tenure as a management consultant with PwC, he led operational transformation and strategic process reengineering initiatives across the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. Bill's career began at McGraw-Hill, where he nurtured his passion for creating and managing engaging educational content that resonates with students, driven by the belief that ‘education is the great equalizer.’ This philosophy continues to underpin his work, inspiring solutions that meet students where they are and unlock their potential.
- Hometown: Bolingbrook, Illinois
- Education: B.S. Mathematics at Drake University; MBA at University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business
- Favorite Aceable Value: #PursueGrowth
- Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, attending my twin daughters' volleyball games and dance performances, attempting to learn French, playing basketball, and traveling.
- Favorite Taco: Taco Night at the Mulford-Carpers!
Kristen Haga
VP of Customer Experience
Kristen ensures Aceable is a delight for our students! She leads customer support and fulfillment teams and is responsible for delivering memorable and valuable customer experiences to our students. With over 15 years of experience leading customer teams in high-growth, early-stage companies, Kristen thrives in helping organizations anticipate and decode complex growth stages during critical seasons of change.
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
- Education: B.A. in Sociology from the University of Michigan.
- Favorite Aceable Value: #SeekToUnderstand
- Cake or Pie: Frosting! Skip the cake...go straight to the good stuff!
- Favorite Taco: No more tacos! Breakfast bagel sandwich instead!
Blair McBride
Sr. Director, People & Culture
Blair helps Aceable align people priorities with business strategy. She partners closely with leaders across the organization to develop initiatives that support an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Prior to Aceable, she held HR and Communications positions at Keller Williams Realty International and The State Bar of Texas.
- Hometown: Austin, Texas
- Education: BA in History from the University of Texas at Austin, SHRM-CP
- Hobbies/Interests: I love to bake (specifically cookies), try new restaurants, travel, and spend time with my fiance and rescue lab (Tucker).
- Favorite Aceable Value: #HelpOthersSucceed
- Most Memorable Teacher: Mr. Conway. 7th grade AP US History. This is the class that made me realize I loved history. He taught in the way I learned, and in his class I discovered how to take notes and study skills that I have used ever since. He also loved puns.
- Favorite Taco: The Pirata at Taco Flats
Tony Perlak
GM of Healthcare
Tony brings over 20 years of executive management experience, most recently as CEO of Continued, a leading provider of online continuing education for allied and behavioral health professionals. He and his team were responsible for more than tripling revenue and doubling the number of markets served during his tenure. Prior to continuing, Tony held various executive management positions in marketing and finance with Vonage, Nutrisystem, Gategroup, and multiple wireless providers, including AT&T Wireless. Tony began his career as a pricing manager in wireless in the late 1990s and resolutely believes that if you focus on your team, build trust, communicate, and collaborate, your customers and bottom line will thrive.
- Hometown: Chicopee, Massachusetts
- Education: BA in Psychology from Bates College, MBA in Finance from American University
- Favorite Aceable Value: #BeAuthentic
- Hobbies/Interests: Jigsaw puzzles, running, eating out with too much frequency, traveling to new places with my family, and every second I can get with my family!
- Favorite Taco: Yes! A handheld meal using uncooked bread as the conveyance!
- Favorite Condiment: Carnitas - crisped pork, pineapple-habanero salsa
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