Jamie Garratt
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Jamie Garratt | |
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| Born | 1977 or 1978 (age 47–48) |
| Education | University of British Columbia |
| Occupations | CEO and founder of Idea Rebel |
Jamie Garratt (born 1977 or 1978)[1] is a Canadian entrepreneur. He is the president & founder of Idea Rebel, a Canadian digital marketing agency started in 2008.
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Jamie was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Garratt began his studies at Capilano University in Commerce. He later switched to University of British Columbia, where he enrolled in Computer Science.[1]
Garratt is also a musician. He is the guitarist in a band called Exit this Side. They celebrated their 20th anniversary as a band in 2016.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Garratt is the CEO and founder of Vancouver-based digital marketing agency Idea Rebel. Garratt is responsible for managing and leading the strategic direction for the company. Idea Rebel has offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Santa Monica.[3] The company has gained awards including Top 20 Innovators for 2012 (BC Business Magazine),[4] Top Companies in BC (Small Business BC),[5] and a Gold Virtual Reality Award for Converse Chuck Taylors "Made By You" (AToMiC Awards).[6]
Awards
[edit | edit source]- Entrepreneur of the Year - Finalist 2013 - Ernst & Young[7]
- Top 40 Under 40 - 2013/2014 - Business In Vancouver[8]
Family
[edit | edit source]Garratt is the great-grandson of Phillip Clarke Garratt, aviator and managing director of de Havilland Canada from 1936 to 1970.[9]
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