Blake Engelhard

Blake Engelhard is a dynamic entrepreneur and venture strategist with a focus on leveraging AI and technology to drive growth and operational efficiency across various industries. His career spans from founding and leading his own startups to advising and investing in early-stage companies, demonstrating a consistent drive to innovate and scale businesses. clay+1

With experience as a Partner at Transformative Studio and VP of Strategy at Tiferes Ventures, Blake actively works to identify and implement AI solutions for business challenges. He supports founders in navigating early-stage company complexities and is involved in building new ventures, such as AI-enabled ancillary businesses in healthcare. linkedin+1

Blake has a strong background in sustainability and social impact, notably as Vice President of Revenue at Goodr. In this role, he led growth initiatives to reduce food waste and combat hunger by connecting surplus food with communities in need, demonstrating his ability to combine profitable business models with meaningful social outcomes. morganandwestfield+1

His entrepreneurial journey began during his time at the Wharton School, where he co-founded Glass-U, a custom sunglasses company, and later Necter, a social app. This early experience in launching and scaling businesses, coupled with a consulting stint at Accenture, provided a strong foundation in business development and strategic operations. technical+2