Garrett Wood

We help companies build stronger teams by connecting them with one of the most reliable talent pipelines: College Athletes. As CEO and Co‑Founder of A2E, I oversee our recruiting strategy, client partnerships, and operational systems. I specialize in building scalable outreach workflows, refining search processes, and ensuring every hiring partner receives a curated, high‑quality candidate experience. A2E exists to solve a real business problem, finding career talent who bring grit, accountability, and a competitive edge. We deliver that by pairing athletes with open positions and career roles where they can thrive.

Competed as a Division I athlete while balancing a full academic workload. Dedicated 30+ hours per week to training, competition, academic support, media engagements, and team obligations. - Managed 30+ hours per week of NCAA athletics while maintaining strong academic performance. - Honed analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills through competition and performance optimization. - Built strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills representing the university at a national level. - Demonstrated exceptional time management and multitasking abilities, successfully balancing academics, athletics, and professional development. - Recognized with multiple academic and athletic honors, including 3x All-American Scholar and SEC Academic Honor Roll.