Travis M. Mears

About Travis M. Mears

What do you get when you cross a former dean of students \"wanna be,\" part-time Crossfit Coach, Improv Enthusiast and disruptive thinker? Just add 2 tbsp surprise + 1 ½ tbsp wit + a dash intellect – whisk together and that\'s me!Over the course of my career, my way with words has not let me down. I use my gift for gab to disrupt systems, establish strong partnerships, and lead others to success. I believe the phrase,\"we\'ve always done it this way,\" is no longer the right way.I\'m a results-driven \"wearer-of-many-hats\" with over a decade of experience improving organizational outcomes across SaaS platforms, nonprofit and education organizations. At my core, I thrive on building connections. Whether these are between team members, customers and innovative solutions, or organizations and their strategic goals. My experience spans from launching enterprise SaaS platforms to facilitating globally recognized partnerships. Throughout my career journey, I\'ve been guided by a commitment to creating meaningful impact through collaborative problem-solving. I firmly believe relationships move at the speed of trust and are the key to success.

Experience

1. Advisor

   Thred

   Apr 2025 — Present

   As an advisor to Thred, I support the team in translating ambitious product vision into customer-centered strategy, helping to align business goals with go-to-market execution. I offer guidance on scaling operations, deepening user engagement, and building the infrastructure to support sustainable growth. I collaborate closely with leadership to refine positioning, strengthen partnerships, and navigate critical inflection points in Thred’s early-stage development.

Education

• Colorado State University

  Master's Degree, Student Affairs in Higher Education

• Champlain College

  Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations & Media Communications