Early Life and Education
Garrett Camp was born on October 4, 1978, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He demonstrated an early interest in technology and innovation, which shaped his successful career. Camp graduated from the University of Calgary with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 2001 and a master's degree in software engineering in 2005.
Rise to Success
In 2001, while still in graduate school, Camp co-founded StumbleUpon, a web-discovery platform. The platform was later acquired by eBay in 2007 and spun out in 2009. Camp reacquired StumbleUpon in 2015, transitioning it to Mix in 2018. In 2009, Camp co-founded Uber as UberCab, revolutionizing the transportation sector.
Key Business Strategies
Camp's key business strategies have centered around identifying gaps in the market and leveraging technology to create scalable solutions. His ability to recognize opportunities and develop innovative products has been crucial to his success. Camp is also involved in Expa Labs, a startup studio that supports new ventures.
Philanthropy
Camp joined The Giving Pledge in 2017, committing to donate a significant portion of his wealth to charitable causes. He also founded the Camp Foundation to support research in sustainability, conservation, and infrastructure.
