From Military Trenches to AI Transformation
We're not career consultants. We're veteran entrepreneurs who've built, broken, and rebuilt businesses ourselves. Now we help others harness AI to do it faster.
Our Story
GrowthGear was born from a simple observation: most small businesses know AI matters, but they have no idea where to start. The hype is deafening, the options are overwhelming, and the consultants who claim to help are usually selling theory, not results.
We came from a different world. In the military, you don't survive on strategy decks. You survive on execution, discipline, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure. When we transitioned into business, we brought that mindset with us — and quickly discovered that most businesses are drowning in complexity they don't need.
After building and scaling over 50 businesses between us, we realised the biggest lever for small business transformation in 2026 is AI — but only when implemented practically, with clear ROI, and with genuine team buy-in. That's what GrowthGear does.
Meet the Team
Abe Dearmer
Co-Founder & AI Strategist
Ex-Army officer turned serial entrepreneur and AI practitioner. After serving his country, Abe dove into the startup world and discovered that most businesses fail not from lack of vision, but from broken systems and poor execution. Now he helps businesses implement AI that actually works.
“I've seen million-dollar ideas die because of $100 problems that nobody fixed. AI is the tool that lets small teams solve those problems at scale.”
Andrew Martin
Co-Founder & Operations Lead
Former Army strategist who became a turnaround specialist. Andrew's superpower is seeing through the noise to identify the 2-3 critical changes that will transform a struggling business. He leads our implementation engagements and ensures every AI solution delivers measurable results.
“Most business owners are drowning in complexity. We simplify, then we scale. AI is the multiplier.”
Our AI Vision
Mission
To make AI implementation practical, affordable, and results-driven for every Australian small business. No hype, no jargon — just tools and workflows that save time, cut costs, and help teams focus on work that matters.
Vision
A world where small businesses compete on equal footing with large enterprises — powered by AI that amplifies human expertise rather than replacing it. We believe AI is the great equaliser for businesses willing to embrace it.
The Numbers Behind GrowthGear
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