Gear2Go is a two-sided platform linking lenders and borrowers; imagine AirBnb meets the gear space. We are seeking to democratize access to gear by providing an easy to use platform connecting borrowers and lenders in the hopes of building connected communities and encouraging individuals to try new hobbies.
By connecting like-minded neighbors, we hope to create enduring bonds that outlast transactional relationships promoted by traditional purchasing platforms. Shared interests build connections.
We believe money should never prove an insurmountable barrier for achieving your goals or engaging in activities you care about; whether it be kayaking or woodworking. By unlocking latent capacity, Gear2Go will increase access to a multitude of activities that, for many, remain cost-prohibitive.
Too many individuals purchase items they rarely use. These items end up in storage or the landfill. By promoting a “rent first” mentality, we believe Gear2Go can take a lasting step towards creating a more sustainable economy.
Steven is a current FTMBA student at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Prior to Haas, Steven spent six years as an infantry officer in the United States Army and deployed to Afghanistan in 2017. Since leaving the Army, Steven has worked for or consulted four different startups in various industries including cybersecurity, food safety, and advanced robotics. He has focused his MBA efforts on developing his financial and strategic acumen. He received his B.S. in International Relations from the United States Military Academy in 2013. Steven considers himself a handyman and has more power tools than he knows what to do with. He constantly lends his equipment to Haas classmates and is hoping Gear2Go will convince his wife that investing in more power tools is a smart financial move.
Gavin is a current Special Forces officer in the United States Army. Prior to becoming a Green Beret, Gavin spent five years as an infantry officer. He received his B.S. in International Relations from the United States Military Academy in 2013. Gavin is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys skiing, rock climbing, fly fishing, and camping. He met Steven during West Point Parachute Team tryouts in winter 2009 during their freshman year. Jumping out of planes together over the ensuing years created a strong bond, and the two have been roommates / best friends ever since. Gavin conceived of the idea behind Gear2Go while thinking of ways to better connect with the different communities he’s lived in throughout his many moves in the Army.
Jeremy is an experienced full-stack engineer with over two years’ industry experience and eight years in project management. Fluent in myriad programming languages, Jeremy has served as an instructor at the Nashville Software School and currently teaches coding to young men within the criminal justice system as a lead instructor within the Persevere program. He graduated from The University of Tennessee in 2014, and is a Masters candidate in Sustainable Practice and Conflict Management. Outside of web development, Jeremy helps formerly incarcerated men reenter society at the non-profit Dismas House, is a certified yoga and meditation instructor, and loves making music, meaningful conversations, and playing outside. When he’s not working he’s eating, climbing, trail-running, mountain-biking, kayaking, or backpacking.
Matt is a former Green Beret communications specialist. He served in the Army for 8 and a half years and deployed 2 times. This past summer, Matt received a certificate in software development from the Nashville Software School. While in the course, Matt studied a variety of topics and languages including HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, React, Python/Django, Structured Query Language. He has developed multiple applications using Django/Python, JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS. He double majored in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Murray State University in 2010. Matt is very active and played every sport he could growing up. Boxing, running, rock climbing and playing guitar have become his favorite hobbies since leaving the Army.